Hands-On Food Service GM - Lead & Elevate Ops

Sodexo; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in San Diego is seeking a hands-on operations leader for daily food and nutrition services. You will inspire and manage a team, balance strategic oversight with day-to-day execution, and strengthen client and customer satisfaction through excellent service.

This role emphasizes people leadership, performance coaching, and ensuring safety and compliance while meeting financial targets. You’ll negotiate with stakeholders, optimize resources, and shape dining experiences across accounts.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management experience: 2 years
• Related experience: 2 years

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily food and nutrition service operations with hands-on leadership.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, manage performance and staffing decisions.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance in food service.

Skills

Culinary background

Leadership

Inventory control

Ordering systems

Communication

Safety and sanitation

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo in San Diego is seeking a hands-on operations leader for daily food and nutrition services. You will inspire and manage a team, balance strategic oversight with day-to-day execution, and strengthen client and customer satisfaction through excellent service.

This role emphasizes people leadership, performance coaching, and ensuring safety and compliance while meeting financial targets. You’ll negotiate with stakeholders, optimize resources, and shape dining experiences across accounts.