Area General Manager

Sodexo

• $120K — $155K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of management experience
  • 5 years of related experience
  • Strong grasp of food service or multi-service operations
  • Proven ability to build and sustain high-performing teams
  • Financial acumen in budgeting and forecasting
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple service lines and drive operational excellence
  • Maintain excellent client relationships and ensure high service standards
  • Lead and mentor a management team of 11 Deli/Bakery Managers
  • Set direction and deploy resources effectively
  • Evaluate performance and make hiring/firing decisions
  • Champion team development and continuous improvement
  • Achieve and exceed financial goals through effective planning

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Sodexo is seeking an Area General Manager for the Northeast Region who will be responsible for maintaining an excellent client relationship and ensuring high customer service standards for this Government client.

The Area General Manager will report directly to the District Manager and directly oversee a management team of 11 Deli/Bakery Managers in PA, NY, NJ, MA, CT, RI and ME.

About the job

Step into a dynamic leadership role where you'll oversee multiple service lines, drive operational excellence, and lead high-performing teams to deliver exceptional client and guest experiences. You'll serve as the strategic point of contact for our clients, ensuring all service standards are met while championing team development, financial performance, and continuous improvement.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $120190 - $155540

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you
  • Lead multi-site operations with the autonomy to shape service excellence and team culture
  • Collaborate directly with clients to build partnerships that drive satisfaction and retention
  • Manage, mentor, and grow a diverse team of managers and frontline employees
  • Play a key role in achieving and exceeding financial goals through effective planning and execution
  • Work across multiple service areas, bringing creativity and innovation to everyday challenges
  • Gain exposure to strategic planning, resource management, and leadership development
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work creates meaningful impact every day


What you'll bring
  • Experience leading food service or multi-service operations, with a strong grasp of both front-line execution and strategic oversight
  • Skillset to build and sustain high-performing teams, foster a positive workplace culture, and support employee retention
  • Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and driving operational efficiencies that contribute to performance goals
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills, with a focus on service excellence and solution-oriented thinking
  • A hands-on leadership style with a passion for delivering results, solving challenges, and driving continuous improvement across diverse service lines


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 5 years
  • Related Experience: 5 years


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.

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