Unit Description
Are you looking for a change? Quality of Life? We are SodexoMagic!
In 2006, Sodexo, Inc. joined forces with Magic Johnson Enterprises which resulted in a joint venture called SodexoMagic. By leveraging the power of business entrepreneur and NBA all-star, Earvin "Magic" Johnson's brand with Sodexo's extensive portfolio of quality-of-life offerings, SodexoMagic effectively provides flexible, innovative, and comprehensive service solutions that have a broad consumer appeal to the marketplace. This strategic alliance, 51% owned by Earvin "Magic" Johnson and 49% owned by Sodexo, Inc., allows for an unrivaled partnership in providing creative dining and facilities management solutions.
At SodexoMagic, we sustain and empower communities everywhere through healthy food and exceptional services. We stand with our employees and partners to ensure quality, safeguard wellness and create a just and more equitable future for all people. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated services via these segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Campus, and Airline Lounges. We are in search of our next "Magic Maker" at the following location:
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Area General Manager - Food for our Healthcare Segment to manage and grow our services within Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA. This is an onsite leadership position and will report to the Client Executive 2 overseeing 14 managers and 200 frontline employees in Food & Nutrition Services at the downtown Grady location and 5 managers and 50 frontline employees in Food & Nutrition and Environmental Services at the Crestview Health & Rehabilitation Center. Grady Health
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-driven individual to demonstrate their leadership skills, build a strong team, deliver operational and financial excellence, establish strong partner relationships with existing and new clients to assist in the growth and retention of their business and show proven accomplishments.
The successful candidate must have strong operations knowledge, understand labor and food cost, financial acumen, process improvement such as Lean Six Sigma, project management, talent management, communication skills, front-line leadership, in addition to a demonstrated track record of developing strong client relationships.
The Sr. Area GM is a trusted advisor central to the client partnership and key to delivering results that meet client needs. Has direct accountability for operational excellence - achieved by delivering on our contractual obligations and our service commitments that are: Predictable, Reliable, and Repeatable.
Your responsibilities include:
- Working closely with client managers, supported by dedicated Sodexo finance manager, project managers, HR Director, Division President, CFO and supply chain representative.
- Coordinating and directing all activities including financial performance, client retention, policy compliance, and employee training and development.
- Works with clients and RVP in all matters relating to contract and account operations in order to establish and maintain a mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account retention.
- Develops a business plan and budget for the assigned accounts in conjunction with the account GM.
- Delivering and maintaining financial results.
You have:
- Experience in food and environmental services operations management in healthcare as well as working in multiple sites.
- Knowledge of latest trends and innovations to drive client value
- Track record demonstrating strong leadership skills
- Ability to build and develop a strong team
- Strong organizational skills
- Client relationship skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact from frontline to C-suite
- Business development skills to identify and successfully target growth opportunities among existing clients
- Financial and creative problem-solving acumen
- Sales exposure is desired
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.
To learn more about SodexoMagic and read a message from Earvin "Magic" Johnson himself, click here.
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 work experience in facilities (e.g., maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, grounds, custodial/environmental, or transportation) or food (e.g., food services or operations, concessions, retail sales, store operations, or vending) services
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.