This role will manage 4 resident dining halls, 1 retail food court, 5 coffee shops, 3 restaurants, and high-volume catering while leading and providing professional development for 18 Managers and Chefs with support from an in-unit controller. This position reports to the Senior Vice President and will facilitate on-going portfolio communication on budget, standards and business objectives.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job, it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. Our business is growing at a rapid rate and our successful candidate will lead the vision for our client-partners with a focus on sustainability and community partnerships. Click here to learn more about Marquette University.

Required skills

• Leadership - Team Development, Direction, Accountability, Teambuilding, Organization.
• Communication - Internal and External; up & down organization; Domestically; with Peers.
• Culinary Knowledge - "Know What is good food?"; Contemporary Food Offer
• Service Excellence - Processes, training, customer service.
• Finance - Multi-site, Analytics, Speed to Execute

Sodexo seeks the highest caliber executives who embody the finest leadership skills to move our business forward. Executive leaders at Sodexo are innovative, talent driven and manage our offerings to clients by creating partnerships that result in a rewarding experience. Sodexo's executive leaders have a vision for the future and develop strategies that provide direct support to other leaders and teams in our varied operational areas while embodying our core values of Spirit of Progress, Team Spirit and Spirit of Service.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a strong P&L background
• Are comfortable working in a faith-based campus
• Maintain the organization's excellent brand reputation
• Can direct other managers in a high-volume business
• Drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio
• Have experience managing multiple locations or business segments
• Develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region
• Cultivate positive business relationships with clients, students and other teams within Sodexo
• Lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction, secure and deploy resources
• Can develop exceptional client relations and ensure product offerings solutions align with client needs
• Can build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally to ensure additional market growth and the promotion of comprehensive solutions offerings to clients - this includes collaborating with senior leaders and Business Development to grow Sodexo's business in the assigned market
• Play a key role and enthusiastically supports the succession planning and development of key personnel within area of responsibility
• Ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments; sustain client satisfaction and retention; and maintain strong employee relations

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.We offer Food Service Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.

Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

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.