General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo

• $100K — $129K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 ability to influence key stakeholders at all levels.
  • A strategic mindset paired with hands-on operational agility to drive results in dynamic, high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee large-scale food service operations across multiple sites.
  • Ensure excellence in service, quality, and compliance.
  • Guide teams and manage financial performance effectively.
  • Cultivate strong client partnerships to enhance service delivery.
  • Drive strategic initiatives that support growth and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • 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 supporting 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.
Full Job Description
Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 6 for a healthcare account overseeing food at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center located in Lafayette, LA.

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.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $100130 - $129580

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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