General Manager​/Chef Manager

Role Overview General Manager / Chef Manager – Corporate Dining Excellence

Allentown, PA | 🕒 Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a dynamic General Manager / Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at a prestigious corporate account in Allentown, PA. This is a weekday opportunity—perfect for culinary professionals who value work-life balance without sacrificing career growth.

As the on-site leader and executive chef
, you’ll oversee a vibrant food program that includes:

• Corporate Café serving breakfast and lunch
• Catering operations for high-profile meetings and events
• Micro-Markets (one on-site, one nearby)

• Leadership Role
  :
  Be the #1 on-site decision-maker and culinary visionary
• Creative Freedom
  :
  Design menus, lead catering, and innovate grab-and-go offerings
• Impactful Work
  :
  Build relationships with clients and lead a dedicated team
• Balanced Schedule
  :
  Enjoy your evenings and weekends off
• Growth Potential
  :
  Develop your skills in both culinary and operational management

M-F 6am to 4pm no evenings, no weekends

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage budgets, ordering, and inventory
• Lead and inspire a team of 3 hourly employees
• Oversee menu planning, catering production, and micro-market offerings
• Maintain a 70/30 split between hands‑on culinary work and administrative duties
• Handle HR‑related tasks including scheduling and team development

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.

You’re a passionate culinary leader with a knack for operations, a love for fresh food, and a desire make a difference in a corporate setting. You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy being both strategic and hands‑on.

Ready to bring your culinary leadership to a role that values your creativity and your time?
Apply today and join Sodexo in delivering exceptional dining experiences!

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