General Manager 3 - Food

Sodexo

$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of management experience in retail food or hospitality
  • 3+ years of functional experience in food operations
  • Strong business acumen with budgeting and P&L management skills
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee retail food operations across varied dining venues
  • Drive financial performance through effective budget management and cost control
  • Develop and mentor teams to foster a positive workplace culture
  • Partner with Kaiser's leadership to identify innovation opportunities
  • Ensure high standards of quality and safety in food services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care packages
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement programs
Full Job Description
Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager 3 to lead retail food operations at Kaiser Permanente Modesto. In this key leadership role, you will oversee all retail dining services, ensuring an exceptional experience for employees, visitors, and guests while driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team engagement. The successful candidate will bring a passion for hospitality, a strong business mindset, and the ability to build a culture centered on safety, service, and continuous improvement within a healthcare environment.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and oversee all retail food operations, including cafés, coffee concepts, micro-markets, and grab-and-go venues, ensuring high standards of quality, service, and food safety.
  • Drive operational and financial performance through effective budgeting, labor management, cost controls, and revenue enhancement initiatives.
  • Develop, mentor, and inspire teams by creating a positive workplace culture focused on employee engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Partner with Kaiser Permanente leadership and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, elevate the customer experience, and achieve strategic business objectives.


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

  • Strong leadership experience managing high-volume retail food, hospitality, healthcare, campus, or corporate dining operations with accountability for operational and financial outcomes.
  • Demonstrated business and financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, P&L management, labor optimization, and driving profitable growth.
  • A customer-centric mindset with a track record of enhancing guest satisfaction and delivering exceptional service experiences.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead diverse teams, and successfully implement change initiatives.


Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

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