General Manager 5 - Food

Company: Sodexo -Group
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Role OverviewSodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. For almost 20 years, we have provided top-level food, facilities management, and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and aviation lounges.Sodexo is seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Manager for our client in Chicago, Illinois. This General Manager will oversee food service and catering operations, responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring consistency in service quality, and fostering innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate food service operations, financial acumen, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences with a focus on user experience, efficiency, and hospitality.This location operates for breakfast and lunch Monday - Friday and provides catering services five days a week, including evening events. The position requires overnight travel to Detroit once per quarter.What You'll Do

• Oversee and innovate caf--, catering, and food delivery services
• Track and maintain Sodexo systems, financial outcomes, and client satisfaction
• Innovate retail offerings, marketing plans, and sustainable catering practices
• Develop and maintain high-level client and customer relationshipsWhat We OfferCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by education level or relevant experience. Salary offers are based on specific criteria such as 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 ReimbursementMore 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 within the organization
    • A people-oriented approach with a strong focus on maintaining positive client relations; a perceptive leader attentive to details that impact food quality, presentation, and customer service
    • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial management
    • Service-focused mindset, providing excellent customer service in a welcoming dining environment
    • Experience in Food and Beverage or catering, including executive dining, with a deep understanding of catering delivery aspectsWho We AreAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We aim to improve the quality of life for those we serve and contribute to economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. We partner with clients to provide food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.Our company values you for who you are; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and your ideas and opinions will be valued. We believe a stronger team is built when employees are happy at work. 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 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 law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 5 years
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