Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $56,270.00 - $72,820.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for advancement
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Sodexo Corporate Services is a global leader in quality-of-life services, dedicated to creating better everyday experiences for people around the world. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Sodexo partners with a diverse range of industries including corporate dining, healthcare, education, and facilities management to deliver integrated solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, providing employees with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Established as a trusted name in corporate dining, Sodexo’s extensive experience and client-focused approach ensure exceptional food service and operational excellence in every location.
This opportunity is for a GM / Chef Manager to oversee and lead a dynamic corporate dining account in Overland, KS. The role offers an attractive salary starting at $70,000 plus bonus incentives and provides a predominantly Monday through Friday daytime schedule with minimal evenings and weekends, offering a great work-life balance. The position is hands-on and customer-focused, ideal for a culinary leader who enjoys blending creative food production with operational management and business acumen.
The operational scope features a streamlined corporate café with three stations serving breakfast and lunch, catering services, a micro-market, and office coffee services. The GM / Chef Manager will be the primary on-site leader responsible for balancing culinary excellence, food quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. This role requires a leader who is comfortable being 70% hands-on in the kitchen and 30% in administrative and leadership duties, managing ordering, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and cost control. The successful candidate will lead a small but impactful team of four hourly employees, fostering a positive work environment, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
This position offers an exciting blend of culinary creativity, operational leadership, and team management within a supportive corporate structure. The candidate will have the opportunity to own the program fully, implement innovative menu plans, manage catering production, and oversee food and labor cost standards. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. This role not only challenges the candidate’s culinary skills but also requires strong financial management and interpersonal abilities to engage with clients and employees effectively. If you are a motivated chef with management experience looking to lead an award-winning corporate dining program, this role at Sodexo in Overland, KS provides a rewarding career path with competitive compensation and benefits.
This opportunity is for a GM / Chef Manager to oversee and lead a dynamic corporate dining account in Overland, KS. The role offers an attractive salary starting at $70,000 plus bonus incentives and provides a predominantly Monday through Friday daytime schedule with minimal evenings and weekends, offering a great work-life balance. The position is hands-on and customer-focused, ideal for a culinary leader who enjoys blending creative food production with operational management and business acumen.
The operational scope features a streamlined corporate café with three stations serving breakfast and lunch, catering services, a micro-market, and office coffee services. The GM / Chef Manager will be the primary on-site leader responsible for balancing culinary excellence, food quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. This role requires a leader who is comfortable being 70% hands-on in the kitchen and 30% in administrative and leadership duties, managing ordering, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and cost control. The successful candidate will lead a small but impactful team of four hourly employees, fostering a positive work environment, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
This position offers an exciting blend of culinary creativity, operational leadership, and team management within a supportive corporate structure. The candidate will have the opportunity to own the program fully, implement innovative menu plans, manage catering production, and oversee food and labor cost standards. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. This role not only challenges the candidate’s culinary skills but also requires strong financial management and interpersonal abilities to engage with clients and employees effectively. If you are a motivated chef with management experience looking to lead an award-winning corporate dining program, this role at Sodexo in Overland, KS provides a rewarding career path with competitive compensation and benefits.
Job Requirements
- Ability to lead a kitchen with strong cooking skills
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, food and labor cost control
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small team
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to build trust and maintain a positive partnership with the client
- Minimum education requirement - Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum management experience - 2 years
- Minimum functional experience - 2 years
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years management experience
- Minimum 2 years functional experience
- Strong cooking skills and ability to lead a kitchen
- Experience managing budgets and controlling food and labor costs
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build trust and maintain positive client partnerships
Job Duties
- 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 percent hands-on Chef and 30 percent administrative leader
- Oversee food and labor cost standards
- Manage and motivate a team of 4 hourly employees
- Handle HR-related responsibilities including scheduling, payroll, and training
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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