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Sodexo Universities is seeking an experienced Food Service Director (Food ServiceGeneral Manager 4) for our Dining Program at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. Aberdeen's strong community spirit, high-performing schools and colleges, family friendly recreation, and vibrant economy continue to attract visitors, residents, and business to our city.
Our Food Services General Manager will lead strategic visioning for an innovative student dining experience, and will be responsible for the successful coordination and direction of all daily activities related to the entire dining operation - including Student Resident Dining, Food Retail concepts, Catering and Concessions! Network with our other 5 GMs within Sodexo's SD University contracts!
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This position offers an Annual Bonus - and did you know that South Dakota has No State Tax?
Are you the candidate we are seeking? The Ideal Candidate will:
- Have 5 years of food operations management experience at a General Manager level in a university setting or other high-volume dining
- Be a people person with a strong focus with maintaining positive client relations and experience successfully mentoring and developing staff and teams
- Be customer and client focused, including providing quality dining options in a welcoming dining environment
- Be a solid leader who is perceptive and applies attention to details that make a difference in quality and presentation of food, while providing exceptional customer service
Are You the One? The successful candidate will:
- engage in campus community events, activities, meetings.
- develop strategic plans, pro-active solutioning to solve problems or adjust strategies,
- will lead successful teams, mentoring them in accurate cash handling, operations, safety, open and closing processes,
Why Sodexo at Northern State University?
- Sodexo Campus Dining in this region is growing and new opportunities are growing too!
- Follow the College Calendar - enjoy some down time!
- Great Team already in place!
- Great college town, family friendly community!
Sound like the opportunity you have been seeking? APPLY TODAY and join Sodexo at Northern State University!
At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts.
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.
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 - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years