General Manager 4 - Food

Lance Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee daily food service operations, guiding a dynamic team to deliver exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. You’ll manage financial performance and build strong relationships with clients, driving sustained success.

The role emphasizes people leadership, performance evaluation, and strategic resource deployment in a large-scale, fast-paced environment. Incentive eligibility included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of management experience.
• Experience leading a high-volume unit.
• Experience in food service management or directorship.
• Solid financial expertise including budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services in diverse environments.
• Drive operational excellence while meeting financial goals and performance targets.
• Develop meaningful client and customer partnerships that enhance service quality and loyalty.
• Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, fast-paced food service operations.
• Influence team growth through coaching, engagement, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate across departments to innovate and improve service delivery.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• In this leadership role, you will oversee daily food service operations, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You’ll guide and develop your team while managing financial performance and building strong relationships with clients and customers to support sustained success.


• Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.


• Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you:

• Lead dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services in diverse environments.


• Drive operational excellence while meeting financial goals and performance targets.


• Develop meaningful client and customer partnerships that enhance service quality and loyalty.


• Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, fast-paced food service operations.


• Influence team growth through coaching, engagement, and professional development opportunities.


• Collaborate across departments to innovate and improve service delivery.


• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on nutrition, customer care, and operational success.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in food service management or directorship, preferably in large or complex settings.


• Leadership skills with a track record of building positive team culture, employee retention, and staff development.


• Solid financial expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.


• Hands-on, results-oriented approach with the skillset to support and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


• Management Experience: 2-5 years


• Related Experience: 2-5 years


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


• Experience leading a high-volume unit

What we offer:

• 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.