Role Overview

General Manager 4 - Food | Newport Beach, CA

The General Manager 4 - Food leads a vibrant, multi-unit corporate dining operation in Newport Beach, CA delivering an exceptional guest experience built on culinary excellence, hospitality, and innovation. This role oversees café and catering services while cultivating strong client partnerships and shaping a dynamic, modern food program. The GM plays a critical role in upholding elevated standards, aligning with global expectations, and ensuring a seamless, world-class service experience.

The General Manager drives financial performance, inspires and develops diverse teams, and ensures flawless execution across all service areas. This position calls for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and is passionate about elevating workplace dining through creativity, operational excellence, and a commitment to outstanding service.

What You'll Do

• Proven leadership experience in corporate dining or hospitality operations, with a passion for delivering exceptional service and culinary excellence.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with the ability to drive efficient, profitable operations.
• A people-first leadership style that inspires teams, builds culture, and supports accountability, growth, and high performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with confidence in partnering directly with clients and key stakeholders.
• A deep commitment to food safety, operational standards, and consistent execution across all service areas.
• A creative, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to elevate workplace dining through innovation, quality, and a guest-centered approach.

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

• Proven leadership experience in corporate dining or hospitality operations, with a passion for delivering exceptional service and culinary excellence.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with the ability to drive efficient, profitable operations.
• A people-first leadership style that inspires teams, builds culture, and supports accountability, growth, and high performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with confidence in partnering directly with clients and key stakeholders.
• A deep commitment to food safety, operational standards, and consistent execution across all service areas.
• A creative, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to elevate workplace dining through innovation, quality, and a guest-centered approach.

Qualifications & Requirements

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