General Manager 4 - Food

Sodexo

$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in foodservice management
  • 5+ years leading multi-unit operations
  • Experience in high-profile catering for executives
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Understanding of D.C. market service standards

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple food & beverage operations for consistency and quality
  • Direct executive-level catering events and logistics
  • Lead budgeting and financial performance strategies
  • Serve as primary contact for high-visibility clients
  • Recruit and mentor staff to enhance hospitality standards
  • Maintain operational safety and compliance standards

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
Role Overview

General Manager 4 - Food

Sodexo / Good Eating Company - Washington, D.C.
Role Overview

The General Manager 4 - Food is the senior on-site leader responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, and operational performance across a multi-unit food and beverage environment within a high-profile corporate setting in Washington, D.C. This role requires a polished, service-driven operator with deep experience in catering, budget management, multi-unit oversight, and high-touch client engagement.

As the GM4, you will oversee multiple foodservice outlets-including café operations, premium catering, executive dining, and hospitality programs-while leading a diverse team and ensuring alignment with Sodexo and Good Eating Company standards. This position is ideal for a hospitality-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and understands the expectations of D.C.'s corporate, political, and VIP clientele.

What You'll Do

  • Lead Multi-Unit Food & Beverage Operations - Oversee multiple service points, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational excellence across all units.
  • Manage High-Profile Catering - Direct executive-level events, VIP functions, and complex catering logistics.
  • Own Financial Performance - Lead budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and cost-control strategies.
  • Strengthen Client Partnerships - Serve as the primary point of contact for a high-visibility client group, ensuring satisfaction and proactive communication.
  • Develop & Lead Teams - Recruit, coach, and mentor managers and frontline staff to deliver elevated hospitality.
  • Ensure Operational Excellence - Maintain standards for safety, compliance, service delivery, and brand alignment.


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

  • Hospitality & F&B Expertise - Strong background in premium foodservice, hotel, or upscale corporate dining.
  • Multi-Unit Leadership - Proven ability to manage multiple outlets, service points, or operational areas simultaneously.
  • Catering Leadership - Experience managing large-scale, executive, or VIP catering programs.
  • Financial Acumen - Demonstrated success managing budgets, analyzing financials, and driving profitable operations.
  • Client-Facing Professionalism - Ability to engage confidently with senior leaders, executives, and high-profile stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of the D.C. Market - Understanding of the expectations, pace, and service standards unique to the Washington, D.C. corporate and hospitality landscape.


Qualifications & Requirements

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

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