Sodexo is seeking a General Manager to support our dining services at one of our new prestigious clients in the Madison, WI market. We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a operational-culinary-driven upscale dining experience. This is a hands-on, working managers role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production, with retail and/or restaurant upscale full service management experience preferred.

This role directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account.

Key Duties:

• Provides team leadership & training
• Controls unit financials
• Directs daily food operations for quality & safety standards
• Supervises day to day activities
• Delegates authority
• Assigns & prioritizes activities
• Monitors operating standards
• Establishes a safe work environment
• Support workplace inclusion activities

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• have a passion for a high level customer service and culinary arts, with a strong culinary production background, ideally in a healthcare or retail setting;
• are able to develop trust and build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo;
• have demonstrated experience managing a culinary team and exceptional human resource skillset;
• are hands-on, and have an innovative leadership approach to management;
• are able to work independently and make sound business decisions within company guidelines;
• have the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• possess strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget;
• are experts in compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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.

Directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account
Key Duties
- Provides team leadership & training
- Controls unit financials
- Directs daily food operations for quality & safety standards
- Supervises day to day activities
- Delegates authority
- Assigns & prioritizes activities
- Monitors operating standards
- Establishes a safe work environment
- Support workplace inclusion activities

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.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• have a passion for a high level customer service and culinary arts, with a strong culinary production background, ideally in a healthcare or retail setting;
• are able to develop trust and build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo;
• have demonstrated experience managing a culinary team and exceptional human resource skillset;
• are hands-on, and have an innovative leadership approach to management;
• are able to work independently and make sound business decisions within company guidelines;
• have the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• possess strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget;
• are experts in compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years