General Manager 5 - Food

Company: Sodexo -Group
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Role OverviewSodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management, and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.Sodexo's Corporate Services is seeking a General Manager for our premier Banking client in Chicago, Illinois.The General Manager oversees all hospitality operations per Sodexo's and client's goals, works directly with unit financials, directs customer interaction, and manages the Sodexo salaried and hourly associates, including Executive Chefs. This position is responsible for ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction through exceptional food and catering services, while achieving set budgeted targets. We seek a strong hospitality leader with a proven commitment to excellence in client and guest hospitality, teamwork, financial results, and collaboration to help us achieve our vision.This location is open for Breakfast and Lunch Monday - Friday, and provides catering service five days a week inclusive of evening events. This position requires overnight travel to Detroit once per quarter.What You'll Do

• Oversight and continued innovation of the caf--, catering, and food delivery.
• Tracking and maintaining Sodexo systems, financial outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Innovation of the retail offerings, marketing plans, and catering sustainable practices.
• Develop and maintain high-level client and customer relationships.What We OfferCompensation 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
    • Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and client relations skills with the ability to work both horizontally and vertically in the organization.
    • Strong focus on maintaining positive client relations; a solid leader who is perceptive and has attention to detail that makes a difference in quality and presentation of food and customer service.
    • Strong financial acumen, experience writing and managing budgets.
    • Service-focused, including providing excellent customer service in a welcoming dining environment.
    • Food and Beverage or catering experience including executive dining and a deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering.Who We AreAt 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 & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience - 5 years. Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years.
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