Campus Dining General Manager III – Lead & Grow

Role Overview

Sodexo
isseeking a
General Manager 3 (Food)for
Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SE)located in
Durant, OK
.

This position oversees the food service at southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma. This includes resident dining for approximately 600 boarders, an Einstein Bros Bagels as well as catering and snack bar. You will be responsible for directing a staff of approximately 35 from recruitment, hiring, training, motivation and rewards. You will interact with the campus leadership to ensure student satisfaction as well as community involvement through catering and athletic events.

While not the main focus of this position, culinary knowledge along with the ability to stand-in when the chef is out is required.

Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Relocation assistance is offered for this role.

• have oversight of day-to-day operations

• deliver high quality food service
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships
• develop strategic plans
• create a positive environment
• ensure Sodexo standards are met

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.

• have a strong P&L background
• have experience managing multiple locations or business segments
• can direct other leaders in a high-volume business
• can build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally to ensure additional market growth and the promotion of comprehensive solutions offerings to clients – this includes collaborating with senior leaders and Business Development to grow Sodexo’s business in the assigned market
• can develop exceptional client relations and ensure the facility’s product offerings/solutions align with client needs
• drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio
• develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region
• play a key role and enthusiastically supports the succession planning and development of key personnel within area of responsibility
• can ensure the organism's brand reputation
• lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction; secure and/or deploy resources; cultivate relationships with clients and other teams within Sodexo; ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments; sustain client satisfaction and retention; and maintain strong employee relations

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years