Role OverviewGeneral Manager 5 - Corporate Dining ServicesSodexo Corporate Services | New York City, NYAre you a dynamic hospitality leader with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and building strong client partnerships? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an experienced
General Manager 5 to lead food operations at one of our prestigious corporate accounts in the heart of
New York City.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a sophisticated food services program that includes
corporate café operations, executive dining, catering, and office coffee services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing high-performing teams, and excel at creating memorable guest experiences, we want to hear from you.
IncentivesM-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, rare weekends
What You'll DoAs the General Manager, you will serve as the strategic leader for the account, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and outstanding client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining strong, high-touch client relationships
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a talented culinary and service team
- Driving operational excellence across café, catering, executive dining, and coffee service programs
- Managing financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
- Delivering elevated private dining and executive-level hospitality experiences
- Ensuring compliance with all food safety standards, including NYC Department of Health regulations and grading requirements
- Partnering with culinary teams to create innovative, trend-forward menus that reflect New York City's vibrant dining scene
- Maintaining a culture of exceptional service and continuous improvement
What We OfferCompensation 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 BringThe ideal candidate will bring:
- Proven leadership experience in high-end corporate dining, hospitality, or upscale food service operations
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and operational performance
- Expertise in client relationship management and executive-level service
- Experience with New York City Department of Health regulations and inspection processes
- A background in fine dining, executive dining, or luxury hospitality environments
- Passion for culinary innovation and knowledge of current New York dining trends
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- A track record of developing engaged, high-performing teams
Schedule- Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Occasional evening events
- Rare weekend commitments
Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years
