General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo

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

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-unit food service operations focused on quality and compliance.
  • Exceptional leadership skills for team development and performance culture.
  • Advanced financial acumen in budgeting and cost management.
  • Strong client relationship management with stakeholder influence capabilities.
  • Strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational agility.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee large-scale food service operations ensuring service excellence and compliance.
  • Guide and manage teams while fostering a culture of performance and innovation.
  • Drive financial performance through effective budgeting and forecasting.
  • Cultivate strong client partnerships to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Lead strategic initiatives supporting business growth and operational success.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead complex operations with significant impact.
  • Ability to shape a high-performing team culture.
  • Collaboration with senior stakeholders for long-term success.
  • Impact on financial performance through effective management.
  • Participation in enterprise-level initiatives and cross-functional collaborations.
  • Contribute to a purpose-driven organization focused on health and wellbeing.
  • Chance to define and deliver best-in-class food service experiences.
Full Job Description
About the job

In this high-impact leadership role, you'll be responsible for overseeing large-scale food service operations across one or more sites, ensuring excellence in service, quality, and compliance. You'll guide teams, manage financial performance, and cultivate strong client partnerships while driving strategic initiatives that support growth and customer satisfaction.

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 per year - $155540 per year

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 large, complex operations where your strategic thinking and leadership truly make a difference.
  • Shape a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to influence long-term operational success.
  • Own and impact financial performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
  • Be part of a purpose-driven organization where your leadership supports health, wellbeing, and satisfaction.
  • Gain exposure to enterprise-level initiatives and cross-functional collaboration opportunities.
  • Make a lasting mark by helping to define and deliver best-in-class food service experiences.


What you'll bring
  • Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-unit food service operations with a focus on quality, service, and compliance.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing strong teams and fostering a culture of engagement and performance.
  • Advanced financial acumen, including expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and managing performance targets.
  • Client relationship management skills and the skillset to influence key stakeholders at all levels.
  • A strategic mindset paired with hands-on operational agility to drive results in dynamic, high-volume environments.


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 5 years
  • Related Experience: 4-5 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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