Sodexo

General Manager 4 - Food

4 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationRolling Meadows/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 972791

      Unit Description

      Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for a General Manager - Food to join our team with one of our high profile clients. The General Manager - Food will be responsible for day to day operations, including cafe and catering. Duties include managing a team of 9-10 direct reports and ensuring catering events are set up and executed. The ideal candidate will have high end catering management experience.

      The successful candidate will:

      • have oversight of day-to-day operations;
      • manage the set-up and execution of all catered events.
      • deliver high quality food service;
      • achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
      • develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
      • develop strategic plans;
      • create a positive environment; and/or
      • ensure Sodexo standards are met.

      Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

      • have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
      • can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
      • prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
      • Preference to demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC) or is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

      Why Sodexo?

      • Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
      • Medical Benefits beginning date of hire
      • 401K and Roth IRA with company match eligible

      Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

      What We Offer

      Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

      Qualifications & Requirements

      Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

      Basic Management Experience - 5 years

      Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

      Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

  • About the company

      Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 56 countries, Sodexo serves 100 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.