General Manager - Food

Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Dining | Atlanta, GA

The General Manager leads a multi‑unit corporate dining operation in Atlanta, GA, delivering exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, and operational performance for a premier corporate client. This role oversees all café, executive dining, and catering services while driving strategic growth, client satisfaction, and team development. The GM ensures flawless execution, strong financial results, and a refined guest experience that reflects Sodexo’s standards of quality, innovation, and service.

This position requires a seasoned operator with strong leadership presence, deep corporate dining expertise, and the ability to manage a complex, service‑driven environment.

• Lead daily operations for a multi‑unit corporate dining program, including café service, executive dining, and catering.

• Ensure exceptional hospitality and a consistent, high‑quality guest experience across all service areas.

• Build, train, and develop culinary and front‑of‑house teams while maintaining strong service and safety standards.

• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and operational efficiencies.

• Maintain full compliance with Sodexo policies, food safety regulations, and client expectations.

• Partner closely with the client to drive satisfaction, support strategic initiatives, and enhance the overall dining program.

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.

• Proven experience in high‑end or multi‑unit dining operations, with strong culinary and hospitality standards.

• Leadership skills that inspire teams, build culture, and maintain consistent service excellence.

• Strong financial, organizational, and operational discipline, including budgeting, inventory, and compliance.

• A client‑focused mindset with the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and elevate the guest experience across all units.

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 s 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.

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Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degreeor equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years