General Manager 3 - Food

Sodexo

$77K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in food service management or directorship, preferably in large or complex settings.
  • Leadership skills with a track record of building positive team culture, employee retention, and staff development.
  • Solid financial expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.
  • Hands-on, results-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily food service operations in a 300 resident facility.
  • Ensure food quality and resident satisfaction.
  • Manage a team including one manager and approximately 30 hourly staff.
  • Drive operational excellence and meet financial performance targets.
  • Develop client and customer partnerships to enhance service quality.
  • Influence team growth through engagement and professional development.
  • Collaborate with other departments to innovate service delivery.

Benefits

  • Lead dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services.
  • Gain valuable experience managing large-scale operations.
  • Influence team growth through coaching and employee development.
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on nutrition and customer care.
  • Participate in Sodexo's incentive plan for variable compensation.
Full Job Description
Sodexo Senior Living is seeking a General Manager 3, Food, to lead dining operations at Birmingham Green in Manassas, Virginia, near Front Royal. This 300 resident assisted living & skilled nursing community features dining room service and tray service.

The GM will be hands-on and oversee one manager and ~30 hourly staff. Responsibilities include oversight of daily food service operations, ensuring smooth operations, food quality, and resident satisfaction. CDM certification required or must obtain.

About the job

In this leadership role, you will oversee daily food service operations, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You'll guide and develop your team while managing financial performance and building strong relationships with clients and customers to support sustained success.

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: $77605 - $100430

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 dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services in diverse environments.
  • Drive operational excellence while meeting financial goals and performance targets.
  • Develop meaningful client and customer partnerships that enhance service quality and loyalty.
  • Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, fast-paced food service operations.
  • Influence team growth through coaching, engagement, and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate across departments to innovate and improve service delivery.
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on nutrition, customer care, and operational success.


What you'll bring
  • Proven experience in food service management or directorship, preferably in large or complex settings.
  • Leadership skills with a track record of building positive team culture, employee retention, and staff development.
  • Solid financial expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.
  • Hands-on, results-oriented approach with the skillset to support and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and maintain strong client relationships.


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 2-5 years
  • Related Experience: 2-5 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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