General Manager 4 - Food

Join Sodexo and Shape the Future of Campus Dining 

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! 

• Lead and oversee all dining operations, including residential dining, retail outlets, catering services, and summer conferences.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, revenue growth, and cost controls.
• Develop, coach, and mentor a team of managers and frontline employees, creating opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Build strong partnerships with campus leadership and key stakeholders to support the college's mission and dining goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee payroll, cash management, inventory controls, and administrative functions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, program enhancement, and operational efficiencies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture focused on engagement, accountability, and continuous

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.

• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale food service, hospitality, campus, healthcare, or multi-unit dining operations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, and operational performance metrics.
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience driving customer satisfaction and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• A passion for innovation, student engagement, and operational excellence.
• Experience in campus dining, higher education, or large-volume food service operations is preferred.

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.

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