General Manager 4 - Food - Sodexo

Role Overview

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

Sodexo’s Corporate Services is seeking a General Manager for our premier Banking client in Saint Louis, Missouri.  

The General Manager oversees all hospitality operations per Sodexo's and client's goals, works directly with unit financials, directs customer interaction and management of the Sodexo salaried and hourly associates, including Executive Chefs. This position will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction through exceptional food and catering services, while achieving set budgeted targets.  We seek a strong hospitality leader with a proven commitment to excellence in client and guest hospitality, teamwork, financial results, and collaboration to help us achieve our vision.

This location is open for Breakfast and Lunch Monday – Friday, and provides catering service five days a week inclusive of evening events.

What You'll Do

• Oversight and continued innovation of the café, catering and food delivery
• Tracking and maintaining Sodexo systems, financial outcomes, and client satisfaction
• Innovation of the retail offerings, marketing plans and catering sustainable practices
• Develop and maintain high level client and customer relationships

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and client relations skills with the ability to work both horizontally & vertically in the organization
• Be a people person with a strong focus with maintaining positive client relations; a solid leader who is perceptive and has attention to details that make a difference, quality and presentation of food, customer service
• Have strong financial acumen, experience writing and managing budgets
• Be service focused– including providing excellent customer service in a welcoming dining environment
• Have Food And Beverage or catering experience including executive dining and a deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering  

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience – 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 5 years