Are you agile and passionate about hospitality and great people?

As an Area General Manager for one of our longest-standing corporate clients, you’ll be able to build on your passion for hospitality with a dynamic team and incredible guests in Buffalo, NY. The Area General Manager of Food will lead a team of 10 managers and 5 Executive Chefs. Travel will be required since this role will oversee 6 sites in the Buffalo/Niagara region, 2 sites in Delaware, 1 site in Maryland, and 1 site in Connecticut.

Check out our Modern Recipe Dining Program:

Modern Recipe brings together the ingredients that feed our best selves: Food that is in tune with our bodies and our planet, spaces that bring us together and keep our day flowing. This is all day food for modern living.

• Manage food operations, including café dining and catering.
• Ensure proper execution of high-quality catering ranging from continental breakfast to plated dining events.
• Work with our onsite client to achieve company and client financial targets and goals.
• Develop and maintain high level client and customer relationships.
• motivate, coach, mentor, and develop management staff.
• Ensure that Sodexo standards are met including compliance with company food and physical safety programs.

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.

• Experience with multiple unit or food service operations.
• Proven track record of managing and developing managers.
• Demonstrated experience with managing P&L statements
• Ability to interact face to face regularly with clients and customers.
• Experience with B2B Food Management companies is a plus.

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.

Minimum education requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum management experience: 5 years
Minimum functional experience: 5 years