
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $81,685.00 - $105,710.00
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sodexo is a global leader in quality-of-life services, specializing in food service, facilities management, and integrated solutions that enhance everyday experiences across numerous industries. With a commitment to improving the economic, social, and environmental progress of the communities where it operates, Sodexo collaborates with diverse clients to provide exceptional service and deliver memorable experiences for both customers and employees. The company fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity and respects individuality, emphasizing fairness, employee well-being, and open communication. Sodexo stands out as a supportive and equitable employer, dedicated to creating better everyday experiences for everyone involved.
The role of General Manager 4 - Food, based in Reston, VA, is a senior leadership position focused on overseeing a high-profile Corporate Services dining program. As the on-site leader, you will carry full operational and client-relationship responsibility, ensuring an exceptional workplace dining experience that aligns with Sodexo standards and client expectations. This role balances the strategic vision with hands-on management of daily foodservice operations, encompassing café service, catering, hospitality programs, and vendor partnerships. You are expected to lead a diverse and dynamic team, fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and professional growth. The position demands a strong grasp of financial stewardship, including labor management, food cost control, forecasting, and budget adherence, to optimize operational efficiency while maintaining excellent service quality in a corporate environment.
A successful General Manager 4 - Food thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing setting and possesses excellent client partnership skills to build trust and communicate proactively. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving operational excellence across multiple service outlets, ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and brand standards. Innovation is also a key aspect of this role, where you are encouraged to introduce new dining programs, menu enhancements, and service improvements that elevate the overall dining experience and support long-term client goals.
Compensation for this role is equitable and reflective of the candidate's education and relevant experience, with salary offers tailored to individual criteria such as skills, education, and professional background. In addition to a competitive salary, Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. This role presents a robust opportunity for a driven leader to make a meaningful impact on workplace dining experiences while advancing their career within a respected global organization.
The role of General Manager 4 - Food, based in Reston, VA, is a senior leadership position focused on overseeing a high-profile Corporate Services dining program. As the on-site leader, you will carry full operational and client-relationship responsibility, ensuring an exceptional workplace dining experience that aligns with Sodexo standards and client expectations. This role balances the strategic vision with hands-on management of daily foodservice operations, encompassing café service, catering, hospitality programs, and vendor partnerships. You are expected to lead a diverse and dynamic team, fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and professional growth. The position demands a strong grasp of financial stewardship, including labor management, food cost control, forecasting, and budget adherence, to optimize operational efficiency while maintaining excellent service quality in a corporate environment.
A successful General Manager 4 - Food thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing setting and possesses excellent client partnership skills to build trust and communicate proactively. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving operational excellence across multiple service outlets, ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and brand standards. Innovation is also a key aspect of this role, where you are encouraged to introduce new dining programs, menu enhancements, and service improvements that elevate the overall dining experience and support long-term client goals.
Compensation for this role is equitable and reflective of the candidate's education and relevant experience, with salary offers tailored to individual criteria such as skills, education, and professional background. In addition to a competitive salary, Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. This role presents a robust opportunity for a driven leader to make a meaningful impact on workplace dining experiences while advancing their career within a respected global organization.
Job Requirements
- bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- minimum five years of management experience
- minimum five years of functional experience in foodservice operations
Job Qualifications
- bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- minimum five years of management experience
- minimum five years of functional experience in foodservice operations
- proven ability to oversee multi-outlet foodservice operations including café catering and hospitality programs
- strong understanding of labor management food cost control forecasting and p&l performance
- experience building trust communicating proactively and aligning services with high-profile corporate clients
- ability to recruit coach and inspire diverse teams fostering a culture of hospitality accountability and growth
- deep knowledge of safety sanitation compliance and service standards across all foodservice operations
- passion for elevating workplace dining through creative programs menu enhancements and guest-experience improvements
Job Duties
- lead daily foodservice operations including café service catering hospitality programs and all culinary/foh workflows to ensure consistent high-quality execution
- drive financial performance including managing labor food cost forecasting and budget performance while maintaining service excellence in a corporate environment
- strengthen client partnerships serving as the primary on-site contact building trust communicating proactively and aligning services with client expectations
- develop and lead teams recruiting coaching and mentoring a diverse team building a positive culture focused on hospitality accountability and growth
- ensure operational excellence maintaining compliance safety sanitation and brand standards across all service lines and locations
- innovate the dining experience introducing new programs menu enhancements and service improvements that elevate workplace dining and support long-term client goals
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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