Senior Food Service Leader - Operations

Sodexo; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 4-Food to lead daily food service operations in the Greater Chicago, IL area. You will oversee performance, develop the team, and ensure exceptional quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

In this leadership role, you’ll manage financial performance, set direction, and build strong relationships with clients and customers to sustain success. This position requires strategic influence and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2–5 years of management experience.
• 2–5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations.
• Guide and develop the team while managing financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers to sustain success.
• Make hire/fire decisions and evaluate performance as needed.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Budgeting

Client relationships

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 4-Food to lead daily food service operations in the Greater Chicago, IL area. You will oversee performance, develop the team, and ensure exceptional quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

In this leadership role, you’ll manage financial performance, set direction, and build strong relationships with clients and customers to sustain success. This position requires strategic influence and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.