Area General Manager Food Services

Sodexo; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking an Area General Manager Food Services in Edmonton, AB. This role involves managing multiple teams and ensuring high-quality food service delivery. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in hospitality and strong leadership skills, along with a post-secondary education in business management or hospitality. The position offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Training and development programs

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in hospitality or catering roles.
• Experience managing safety programs and audits.
• Ability to analyze financial data and project costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams across multiple food service locations.
• Conduct training for food safety and supervise employees.
• Oversee facility inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Management

Financial Management

Project Management

Strong Communication

Education

Post-secondary Education in Business Management or Hospitality

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Corporate Services Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Area General Manager Food Services located in Edmonton, AB.

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000

At Sodexo, we go beyond traditional workplace solutions to create environments where employees thrive. From innovative culinary programs that bring daily delight to integrated facilities management that fosters productivity and well-being, our team plays a vital role in shaping thriving workplaces.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

What You’ll Do

In your new role as our Area General Manager Food Services, you will lead and direct multiple teams through their daily activities. Your role will include arranging all food services across multiple locations ensuring client satisfaction.

• You will lead your team through food safety training and lead a strong safety culture within a very high volume food service environment
• Provide formal supervision to employees, monitors the training and development of staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings
• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following physical and food safety regulations.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education, ideally in business management, hospitality, facilities coordination, Environmental Services. Equivalent experience and education may be considered.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years in similar or progressive roles in hospitality, guestservices and catering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing safety programs, return to work/modified duties programs and strong familiarity with WCB/COR Audits and other related safety programs
• Minimum 5 -7 years in progressive leadership, supervisory, and managerial roles.
• High level of proficiency in MS office suite applications
• Project Management & Project analysis: Ability to read, analyze, interpret and forecast a project’s cost reports and determine the status of the job regarding schedule and costing
• Strong financial management experience; budget creation, forecasting, interpreting financial data (profit and loss statements)
• Ability to pass both a standard background check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid drivers license

What Sodexo Can Offer You

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• 2021 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer
• 2021 Canada’s Greenest Employers
• 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company
• Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company – Gold Level
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. As a provider of services in many client locations, including hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes, we require that all new hires be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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