General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its clients and employees. As a General Manager, you will lead a talented team at a prestigious healthcare facility, ensuring high-quality food services and patient satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a commitment to safety and compliance. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact while fostering a positive work environment and driving employee success. With a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities, this position is perfect for those passionate about food service and customer care.

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 operations.
• Strong background in culinary production and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations and ensure quality standards.
• Develop client relationships and achieve financial targets.

Skills

Employee Engagement Leadership

Supervisory Experience

Culinary Production

Safety and Sanitation Compliance

Professional Communication

Customer Service

Task Prioritization

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Sodexo Food Management System (FMS)

The Market Connection (TMC)

Sodexo Menu Graphics (SMG)

Catetrax

Computer Skills

Job description

Role Overview

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 5 - Food for St. Francis Medical Center located in Monroe, Louisiana. This 317-bed facility is 1 of 10 healthcare facilities within the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. St. Francis is consistently recognized for compassionate care, clinical expertise, and quality. This position will report directly to the Client Executive and will oversee all aspects of the food service operations at this facility.

What You'll Do

• Have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• Successfully coordinate all required tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors, and frontline staff;
• Deliver high-quality food services including retail, catering, and patient meal management operations;
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• Develop and maintain client and customer relationships (i.e., comfortable in c-suite settings where communication skills are imperative when serving as top-level site management);
• Develop strategic plans;
• Ensure HACCP, regulatory, and standards compliance;
• Have daily interaction with patients, their families, and the clinical team to ensure patient satisfaction;
• Create a positive environment;
• Ensure Sodexo standards are met.

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

• A work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
• Culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• Enthusiasm and confidence;
• Ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team;
• Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS), The Market Connection (TMC), Sodexo Menu Graphics (SMG), Catetrax, and proficiency in computer skills and report management experience.

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.