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General Manager 3 - Food

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Sodexo

General Manager 3 - Food

Virginia Beach, VA

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Role Overview

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 Food to lead our dining services atAviva Pembroke located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Aviva Pembroke is retirement living at its best. This 7-story senior living community, includes 121 independent living apartments, 20 assisted living apartments, and 12 memory support units. The General Manager will report to the District Manager and lead a team of 2 managers and 15 hourly employees. Strong communication, client relations, and team-building skills are essential.

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What You'll Do

  • have oversight of day-to-day dining operations (dining room service);
  • drive employee engagement and resident satisfaction through strong leadership skills;
  • integrate fully within our client's organization and be a trusted advisor with a customer service focus;
  • achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
  • ensure that the highest possible standards of food handling and preparation are achieved;
  • provide technical training and expertise, coaching and leadership to the production team while working side by side in the operation as needed.

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

  • prior food service management experience at the director level preferably in a senior living / healthcare environment
  • a passion for a high level of customer service
  • a strong financial acumen
  • the ability to develop trust and build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo;
  • demonstrated experience managing a culinary team and exceptional human resource skillset;
  • hands-on manager with an innovative leadership approach to management;
  • ability to work independently and make sound business decisions within company guidelines;
  • have the ability to manage multiple priorities;
  • knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Client-provided location(s): Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Job ID: Sodexo-29018203
Employment Type: Other