General Manager / Chef Manager

About the role

Results-driven General Manager/Chef Manager responsible for leading culinary and food service operations, driving client satisfaction, managing budgets, ensuring food safety compliance, developing teams, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily food and nutrition service operations
• Balancing hands-on leadership with strategic oversight
• Inspire and lead a team
• Drive performance outcomes
• Build meaningful relationships that enhance client and customer satisfaction
• Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources
• Typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions
• 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

Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 2 years
• Related Experience: 2 years

Benefits

What’s In It For You
Lead a high-impact team and foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and service excellence.
Make a direct difference by shaping the dining experience for clients and customers alike.
Take pride in hitting financial targets while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance.
Mentor and develop talent across all levels of your team to drive engagement and growth.
Build strong client partnerships and contribute to long-term satisfaction and retention.
Stay close to the action with hands-on involvement in daily operations.
Be part of a company that values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Pay

Pay Range: $56270 per year - $72820 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 a high-impact team and foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and service excellence.
Make a direct difference by shaping the dining experience for clients and customers alike.
Take pride in hitting financial targets while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance.
Mentor and develop talent across all levels of your team to drive engagement and growth.
Build strong client partnerships and contribute to long-term satisfaction and retention.
Stay close to the action with hands-on involvement in daily operations.
Be part of a company that values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A culinary background with expertise in food production, inventory control, and ordering systems
• Proven leadership skills with the skillset to build team culture, retain talent, and develop others through coaching and mentorship
• In-depth knowledge of safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance within food service environments
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities with a track record of managing competing priorities effectively
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for delivering exceptional service and driving operational results

Benefits Offered

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