General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo Group; Rindge (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a General Manager for food services at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire. You will provide overall leadership, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while fostering a positive team environment. This role offers relocation assistance and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in food service management.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyze financial data.
• ServSafe certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food operations and service quality.
• Drive financial performance and meet targets.
• Lead and mentor staff, ensuring team motivation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Communication

Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Role Overview

Make a Difference Every Day – Join a Team That Cares!

Passion for helping others and a keen eye for detail are the hallmarks of our success. Now we’re looking for someone who shares those values.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking a General Manager 4 – Food for Franklin Pierce University, located in Rindge, New Hampshire.

Franklin Pierce is a small, private, non-profit, accredited university with an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students. The campus overlooks scenic Pearly Pond and is just a few miles from Mount Monadnock. Known for its close-knit community and innovative academic programs, the university fosters a unique and meaningful college experience.

Incentives

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

What You'll Do

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of daily food operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals and service

• Drive financial performance by meeting company and client targets, including oversight of POS systems and cash handling

• Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and service excellence

• Lead, coach, and mentor frontline (hourly) staff to create a motivated and efficient team

• Ensure compliance with Sodexo's safety and quality standards, including food and physical safety programs

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

• Strong leadership experience in food service management, preferably in a college/university or campus setting

• Proven financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and drive profitability

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive client, customer, and team relationships

• Commitment to quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all Sodexo policies and procedures

• Experience managing and developing hourly staff, with a focus on coaching, training, and team-building

• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain upon hire

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 Degreeor equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience – 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 5 years