Area General Manager
Role Overview
Sodexo Corporate Services | South Carolina
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an experienced Area General Manager to lead a dynamic, multi-site food service operation across three corporate accounts in South Carolina. This is a high-impact leadership role for a results-driven operator who excels at client partnership, financial performance, and team development.
About the Role
Based onsite at our Columbia, SC location, the Area General Manager will have full oversight of that account while providing strategic leadership and operational direction for two additional locations in Greenville, SC and Wilson, SC. Travel is estimated at 30-40%, offering variety and exposure across multiple business environments.
Our food operations include cafés, catering services, and micro-markets, delivering innovative and reliable dining experiences to our clients and their guests.
Incentives
Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and weekends
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership, building trusted, long-term partnerships
- Lead overall operational performance across three accounts, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance
- Manage budgets, financial performance, and cost controls to meet or exceed business targets
- Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of 5 salaried managers and approximately 12 hourly employees
- Drive engagement, accountability, and Sodexo's food safety and service standards
- Partner with regional leadership to implement strategic initiatives and growth opportunities
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
- ability to manage multiple accounts or locations simultaneously
- Ability to standardize processes while adapting to the unique needs of each site
- Experience driving operational consistency, quality, and compliance
- Strong consultative and communication skills to partner with senior client stakeholders
- Experience managing budgets, and financial forecasts
- Strong cost-control mindset without sacrificing quality or service
- Strong skills in performance management, engagement, and retention
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 Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion