Unit Description
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 Corporate Services is seeking a General Manager - Food for a high-profile client located in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate must have catering experience.
This position offers a predominately Monday through Friday schedule.
We are looking for candidates who will:
- have oversight of day-to-day operations
- deliver high quality food service
- implement Sodexo systems and programs, and oversee training of staff
- continuously evaluates service to ensure student and client satisfaction
- drive employee engagement and student 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
- develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships
- develop strategic plans
- create a positive environment
- ensure Sodexo Standards are met
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The ideal candidate will have:
- two or more years previous food service management experience ideally in hospitality or high end restaurants
- strong financial skills
- a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;
- a work history demonstrating strong leadership and hospitality skills and the ability to work collaboratively;
- the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
- knowledge of compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards;
- the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities 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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 years
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.