Area General Manager – Sodexo

Location: San Jose, California

Sodexo has an exciting opportunity for an Area General Manager to lead and support one of our most high-profile client partnerships in San Jose. This is a career-defining role for a dynamic leader who thrives at the intersection of hospitality, operations, and strategy.

About the Role

As Area General Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind a prestigious client account, ensuring excellence in every aspect of service delivery. You’ll balance strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, guiding teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences while aligning with both Sodexo’s vision and the client’s goals.

• Champion Client Success: Build trusted relationships with a high-profile client, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnership growth.

• Elevate Customer Experience: Lead with a hospitality mindset, creating seamless, memorable experiences across retail food operations.

• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and innovation.

• Lead with Financial Acumen: Strategically manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to deliver sustainable results.

• Inspire Teams: Mentor and motivate staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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.

• Client-Savvy Leader: Skilled at building strong partnerships and navigating high-profile relationships.

• Hospitality Heart: Passionate about customer service and elevating the dining experience.

• Retail Food Expertise: Proven background in managing food operations at scale.

• Strategic Thinker: Strong financial acumen with the ability to align operations to business goals.

• Inspirational Manager: A leader who empowers teams and drives results through collaboration and vision.

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