General Manager 4 - Food
Role Overview
Sodexo is seeking a General Manager, 4 - Food for a Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL. This General Manager 4 will oversee all the food operations at the account. The scope of food operations at Oakwood University includes a Resident Dining Facility, Company Brand Retail locations, a Bistro and Catering to include High End Presidential Catering. This is an HBCU and fully Vegetarian/Vegan University, in which all food offerings comply, and also is a 7 day Adventist. Successful Candidate needs to have a proven leadership record managing a management team and hourly staff, proven strong Client Relations, and strong operational and financial acumen. Customer Service, Food and Presentation Quality, Marketing and Student Satisfaction must be priorities. We are looking for a positive innovative, strategic business leader with a demonstrated history of developing strong teams and creating an excellent guest dining experience.
Incentives
Relocation Assistance Available
What You'll Do
- Have at least 3 consecutive years of food service experience
- Have previous Food operations management in a university setting or large volume sectors of Healthcare, Sports and Leisure, or large corporate settings;
- Be proficient in use of online Food Management Systems for menu/recipe planning, ordering and inventory;
- Demonstrate proven financial acumen/success: Food costs/ labor costs, budgets.
- Be a people person with a strong focus with maintaining positive client relations; a solid manager/leader who is perceptive and has attention to details that make a difference - quality and presentation of food - customer service -
- Be able to multi-task, organized, innovative and an effective leader who can motivate their staff. - strong employee engagement through developing, mentoring, training and motivating encouraging staff to a high level of execution and pride/passion for what they do.
- Be customer focused- including providing excellent customer service in a welcoming dining environment.
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.
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What You Bring
- a history of strong leadership and excellent communication skills;
- prior experience promoting national brands with clients and customers in a campus environment; and/or
- proven client relationship and customer service skills.
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
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