Senior General Manager, Large-Scale Food & Events

Gondola; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Life and Disability Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital</

Identity Theft Protection

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking a General Manager 5 to lead the food and beverage operations at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in Birmingham, AL. You will drive profitability, oversee multi-unit operations, and partner with senior stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, staff leadership, and compliance in a high-volume, events-driven environment, delivering exceptional guest experiences while aligning with Sodexo Live!'s standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of management experience.
• 4-5 years of related experience in food service or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and beverage operations for BJCC campus.
• Lead messaging, implementation and compliance of programs, standards, and policies.
• Provide guidance in fiscal responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Develop and coach a high-performing team and strengthen staff leadership.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive enterprise-level initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo Live! is seeking a General Manager 5 to lead the food and beverage operations at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in Birmingham, AL. You will drive profitability, oversee multi-unit operations, and partner with senior stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, staff leadership, and compliance in a high-volume, events-driven environment, delivering exceptional guest experiences while aligning with Sodexo Live!'s standards.