General Manager - Food

Role Overview
General Manager 4 – High-Profile Account | Lawrence Township, NJ

Join Sodexo and lead an exceptional dining experience!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence? Sodexo is seeking an experienced General Manager 4 to oversee one of our high-profile accounts in Lawrence Township, NJ
. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a vibrant food service operation and deliver outstanding experiences every day.

• A modern café featuring 7 unique stations
  : hearth/pizza, grill, chef’s kitchen/entrée station, sushi, deli, soup, salad bar, and a smoothie bar (open for breakfast).
• Catering services
  , Office Coffee Solutions (OCS), and a daycare center café
  .
• A Starbucks location on-site.
• Café hours: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  .

At Sodexo, we believe in creating exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A supportive, innovative work environment where your ideas matter.

Ready to lead a high-profile account and make an impact? Apply today and bring your expertise to Sodexo!

Predominately a M-F schedule 6am to 4pm

As the #1 leader on-site
, you will:

• Drive daily operations and ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with a hands-on, engaged client.
• Manage budgets and financial performance to achieve business goals.
• Lead and develop a talented team
  :
  • 3 salaried managers (Executive Chef, Operations Manager, Catering Manager)
  • 30 hourly, non-union employees
• Foster a culture of communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  .

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 food service management with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex operations and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
• A passion for team development and training
  .

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 Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years