University Dining GM: Culinary & Operations Leader

Sodexo; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Wellness

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a senior dining operations leader to oversee daily food service, ensuring top quality and customer satisfaction across a large setting. You will guide staff, manage labor and food costs, and drive financial performance while maintaining strong client relations.

The role emphasizes hands-on culinary leadership with a path toward general management, requiring cross-functional collaboration and a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large or complex food service operations.
• Proven ability to manage people, set direction, and coach teams.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations ensuring quality, efficiency, and satisfaction.
• Develop and lead a team, manage performance and staffing decisions.
• Drive financial performance and client relations to support sustained success.
• Influence across departments to improve service delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting & cost control

Team development

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a senior dining operations leader to oversee daily food service, ensuring top quality and customer satisfaction across a large setting. You will guide staff, manage labor and food costs, and drive financial performance while maintaining strong client relations.

The role emphasizes hands-on culinary leadership with a path toward general management, requiring cross-functional collaboration and a focus on operational excellence.