Area General Manager
Yesterday• Richmond, VA
Role Overview
Sodexo Corporate Services | Mid-Atlantic Region
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an experienced Area General Manager to lead a high-profile, multi-site food service portfolio across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage prestigious corporate and financial clients, oversee a $6M+ managed volume, and lead strong on-site and regional teams.
The Area General Manager will be based on-site at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, serving as the primary operational and client leader, while providing administrative and strategic oversight for three additional locations in Baltimore, Charlotte, and Richmond.
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Portfolio Overview
You will oversee food operations across four distinguished accounts, featuring café, catering, and coffee shop
- Federal Reserve Bank - Richmond, VA
- Café (5 stations), catering, and coffee shop
- Federal Reserve Bank - Baltimore, MD
- Café (3 stations) and catering
- Federal Reserve Bank - Charlotte, NC
- Café (4 stations) and catering
- Hunton Andrews Kurth Law Firm - Richmond, VA
- Café (4 stations) and catering
All cafés operate Monday-Friday, serving breakfast and lunch only.
Incentives
M-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, no weekends
What You'll Do
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Serve as the on-site General Manager for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, service, and safety
- Own the budget, forecasting, and financial performance for the full area portfolio
- Drive efficiency and profitability across a combined $6M+ managed volume
People & Team Leadership
- Directly lead a team of 3 salaried managers and approximately 30 hourly employees at the Richmond location
- Provide coaching, guidance, and administrative oversight for management teams at the Baltimore, Charlotte, and law firm accounts
- Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Client & Relationship Management
- Act as the primary client partner for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Maintain strong executive-level relationships across all accounts
- Ensure Sodexo consistently exceeds client expectations and contract commitments
Multi-Site Oversight
- Provide strategic and administrative leadership for three additional locations
- Ensure brand standards, operational consistency, and financial discipline across all sites
- Support site leaders with best practices, problem-solving, and performance improvement
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
- Proven experience as a General Manager or Area/Regional Manager in food service, hospitality, or corporate dining
- Strong background in financial management, client relations, and team leadership
- Experience overseeing multi-site operations preferred
- Ability to balance hands-on leadership with strategic oversight
- Professional presence and confidence working with high-profile corporate and institutional clients
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
Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA
Job ID: Sodexo-27E5251A91B8DE37CA69FA83C30F0692
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-03T18:49:16
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