General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead food service and catering operations in Chicago. This role emphasizes operational excellence, client relationships, and innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate food service, financial management, and a passion for exceptional customer experiences. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving quality of life through outstanding service and community engagement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in food service or catering.
• Strong financial skills with budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service and catering operations with a focus on innovation.
• Maintain client satisfaction and track financial outcomes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Relations

Financial Acumen

Customer Service

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Role Overview

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. For almost 20 years, we have provided top-level food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities and aviation lounges

Sodexo is seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Manager for our client in Chicago Illinois, this General Manager will oversee food service and catering operations. This role will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring consistency in service quality, and fostering innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate food service operations, financial acumen, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences with a focus on user experience, efficiency, and hospitality.

This location is open for Breakfast and Lunch Monday – Friday and provides catering service five days a week inclusive of evening events. This position requires overnight travel to Detroit once per quarter.

What You'll Do

• Oversight and continued innovation of the café, catering and food delivery
• Tracking and maintaining Sodexo systems, financial outcomes, and client satisfaction
• Innovation of the retail offerings, marketing plans and catering sustainable practices
• Develop and maintain high level client and customer relationships

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.

What You Bring

• Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and client relations skills with the ability to work both horizontally & vertically in the organization
• Be a people person with a strong focus with maintaining positive client relations; a solid leader who is perceptive and has attention to details that make a difference, quality and presentation of food, customer service
• Have strong financial acumen, experience writing and managing budgets
• Be service focused– including providing excellent customer service in a welcoming dining environment
• Have Food and Beverage or catering experience including executive dining and a deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years