National Client Executive

The Good Eating Company Manhattan, NY & California

The Good Eating Company creates exceptional workplace dining experiences rooted in innovation, hospitality, and a deep commitment to elevating the everyday. We design environments that refresh, energize, and inspire — delivering thoughtful service and culinary excellence to the communities we serve.

We are seeking a National Client Executive (NCE) to lead a multi‑state, high‑profile client partnership with offices in Manhattan, NY and California this position will be on site in Manhattan. This is a strategic, relationship‑driven leadership role overseeing food and beverage operations, client engagement, and on‑site hospitality teams across multiple locations.

About the Role

As the National Client Executive, you will guide the full scope of the food and beverage program — from Farm‑to‑Table cafés and stocked micro‑kitchens to barista services and high‑end catering. You will champion best‑in‑class hospitality, operational excellence, and continuous innovation while developing and supporting on‑site teams.

This client is deeply committed to creating a workplace that fuels creativity, productivity, and well‑being. You will play a central role in shaping these experiences, ensuring consistency, quality, and a seamless guest journey across all sites.

As the partnership grows, you will also lead multiple strategic projects, showcasing your organizational strength, project management expertise, and ability to drive meaningful outcomes.

• Provide strategic leadership for all food and beverage operations across multiple locations
• Develop, mentor, and inspire on‑site teams to deliver exceptional hospitality
• Build strong, transparent, and collaborative relationships with client partners
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality guest experiences across cafés, micro‑kitchens, barista programs, and catering
• Oversee staffing, hiring, training, and team development to support operational excellence
• Deliver ongoing insights through data collection, analysis, and actionable reporting
• Manage financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and stewardship of client facilities
• Partner with cross‑functional on‑site providers to ensure seamless service delivery
• Lead and execute strategic projects that support program growth and innovation

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.

• Robust data fluency with the ability to translate insights into strategic action
• Proven success building and maintaining exceptional client relationships
• Experience leading multi‑site food and beverage or hospitality operations
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence, innovate, and elevate the guest experience
• Strong leadership presence with a focus on team development and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑profile environments
• Strong hospitality program expertise and understanding of specialty beverage operations

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 – 7 years   

Minimum Functional Experience – 7 years