General Manager​/Chef Manager

Role Overview

Location: Overland, KS

Salary: 70K plus bonus

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a hands‑on, customer‑focused GM/Chef Manager to lead one of our dynamic corporate dining accounts in Overland, KS. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary‑driven manager who enjoys balancing great food, great service, and great business results.

This account features a streamlined and welcoming program that includes:

• 1 Corporate Café with 3 stations (Breakfast & Lunch only!)
• Catering operations
• Micro‑market
• Office Coffee Services (OCS)

Enjoy the stability of Monday–Friday daytime hours with a few evenings and weekends a year while leading a small but impactful team.

• Daytime schedule — few evenings and weekends a year
• Blend of culinary creativity and operational leadership
• Opportunity to truly own the program as the #1 on-site leader
• Supportive corporate structure with room for growth
• Highly engaged client and a positive work environment
• Ability to balance culinary production with administrative tasks
• Skilled in ordering, inventory, payroll, scheduling, and daily operations

Predominately a M-F schedule, with some evenings and weekends

• Build and maintain a strong client relationship
• Manage all financials including budget, forecasting, and cost controls
• Lead menu planning
  , ordering, and inventory
• Drive catering production and ensure quality execution
• Balance duties as 70% hands‑on Chef and 30% administrative leader
• Oversee food & labor cost standards
• Manage and motivate a team of 4 hourly employees
• Handle HR-related responsibilities including scheduling, payroll, and training

This is a perfect role for a chef who enjoys leading an operation end-to-end and making a daily impact

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.

• Ability to lead a kitchen with strong cooking skills (70% hands‑on)
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, food & labor cost control
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small team (4 hourly employees)
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to build trust and maintain a positive partnership with the client

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