Senior Manager, Area General

Role Overview
Area General Manager – Multi‑Site Corporate Dining

Location: Nashville TN (Headquarters) + Three Additional Nashville Locations
Company: Sodexo Corporate Services

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an accomplished and relationship‑driven Senior
Area General Manager to oversee a large, dynamic corporate dining portfolio based at our client’s headquarters in Nashville TN
, with leadership responsibility for three additional locations throughout Nashville
.

Our operation is a mix of cafes, catering, coffee bar and a daycare feeding

This is a highly visible role perfect for a strategic, client‑focused operator with strong financial skills and a proven background in multi‑unit leadership.

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

As the Area General Manager
, you will serve as the senior operational leader across all Nashville sites and be the primary on‑site leader at the headquarters campus.

• Oversee daily operations across 4 locations
• Lead and support 5 salaried managers at headquarters
  , and 3 salaried managers at each of the additional sites
• Ensure consistent operational standards, customer experience, and service excellence

• Serve as the primary point of contact at headquarters
• Foster trust, proactively identify opportunities, and collaborate with clients to enhance service delivery

• Partner closely with finance teams to drive performance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Utilize strong analytical skills to manage food cost, labor, and overall profitability

• Mentor and develop a large, diverse team across multiple locations
• Promote a positive culture, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
• Ensure HR compliance, staffing, training, and performance management

• Visit each Nashville site at least weekly
• Provide administrative oversight, operational guidance, and relationship support

• High‑profile, relationship‑driven leadership role
• Significant influence across a large corporate dining network
• Predictable scheduling with a business‑focused environment
• Opportunity to collaborate with engaged clients and innovate across multiple service lines
• A supportive leadership structure and room for career growth within Sodexo

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.

A highly skilled leader with:

• Multi‑unit or multi‑site management experience (required)
• Strong financial acumen
  , particularly in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
• Background or comfort with accounting and financial discussions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client partnerships
• Experience leading large teams, developing leaders, and driving operational consistency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment

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…