General Manager, Executive Dining & Events - Corporate Services (40253001)

Sodexo Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager, Executive Dining & Events to lead on-site dining and events operations in Calgary, AB. You will oversee a team, manage menus, purchasing, and client relations to ensure top service and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food and beverage management, fine dining experience, budget oversight, and strong leadership. The position offers a full-time schedule with occasional evening shifts and a competitive CAD salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Management experience in Food and Beverage.
• 1+ year of Fine Dining experience.
• Expertise in wine, including selection and service.
• Experience managing a budget and unit financials (Food & Labour Cost).
• Ability to build, lead, and develop a strong team.
• Customer Focus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of employees and coordinate on-floor food service activities.
• Direct daily food service operations including menu planning, purchasing, inventory, receiving, food prep and storage.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure high levels of satisfaction and account retention.
• Develop a business plan for the client that fosters partnership and meets needs.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Manage labor and F&B costs to meet financial goals and drive efficiencies.
• Develop new business solutions for growth and operations.
• Promote workplace diversity and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Management experience in Food & Bevv?

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Hospitality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Manager, Executive Dining & Events - Corporate Services (40253001)

• Full-time
• Province: AB
• Bonus AIP Eligible/Bonus AIP Eligible: No

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 located in General Manager, Executive Dining & Events.

Availability to work a flexible schedule, with the possibility of occasional evening shifts, is required to oversee our executive dining operations.

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000 CAD

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.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Responsible for leading a team of employees and successfully coordinating and directing on the floor food service activities
• Direct daily food service operations including menu evaluation and planning, purchasing, inventory, receiving, food preparation and storage
• Establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship including high levels of client and customer satisfaction and account retention
• Develop a business plan for the client that establishes a rapport, promotes partnership and fulfills the clients’ needs and expectations
• Accountable for the execution of product and service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery
• Ensure the achievement of financial goals particularly around labor and F&B costs; and strategically develop efficiencies in the operation
• Develop new and emerging business solutions for sustained growth and effective day-to-day operations
• Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives
• Establish a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on‑going communication with employees
• Communicate with vendors, ensure ordering is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Scheduling and payroll

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Hospitality or related field
• 5+ years of Management experience in Food and Beverage
• 1+ year of Fine Dining experience
• Expertise in wine, including selection and service
• Extensive Food and Beverage Operations knowledge
• Experience managing a budget and unit financials (Food & Labour Cost) is required
• Ability to build, lead, and develop a strong team
• Customer Focus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Competent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• 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. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

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