Area General Manager

Role Overview

Sodexo is looking for an Area General Manager in Union City, California

The Area General Manager serves as the primary on-site leader and client liaison for the assigned location. Responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities, this role ensures operational excellence, financial performance, revenue growth, account retention, and client satisfaction.

The Area General Manager oversees subordinate managers, supervisors, and frontline employees while ensuring all Sodexo and client standards are met.

What You'll Do

Strategic Operations & Leadership

• Monitor on-site operations to ensure sufficient resources, plan projects, and implement new processes and technologies.
• Review and maintain operational reports to guarantee full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Sodexo and client policies.
• Provide high-level leadership to the unit, maintaining strong client retention and service standards.

Financial & Business Planning

• Identify and implement strategies to drive top-line revenue growth, expand services, and identify upselling or new business opportunities within the location.
• Develop and maintain the annual business plan and operational budget in alignment with organizational and client goals.
• Review and analyze financial statements, P&L, and data to ensure the attainment of financial targets for both the client and Sodexo.

Client Relations & Contract Management

• Serve as the central point of contact for the client, fostering a solid, mutually beneficial business partnership.
• Assist in contract negotiations and maintain open, consistent communication regarding all account operations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Oversee system succession planning, employee development, constructive counseling, and staff training initiatives.
• Promote, support, and champion workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives across the site.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years management experience
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze financial statements, and achieve financial goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to manage client relationships and assist in contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated track record of leading, mentoring, and developing diverse teams.
• Strong critical thinking and conflict-resolution abilities to manage day-to-day on-site challenges effectively.

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