General Manager 5 - Food

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Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for a General Manager 5 - Food to join our team at one of our high-profile accounts in Stamford CT. The current food landscape consists of Cafes, Catering, Micro-Market, and Office Coffee Services. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented General Manager 5 with a strong background in customer service and financial acumen. The ideal General Manager candidate will be a strategic thinker who can quickly assess situations and implement effective solutions tailored to client site needs.

Incentives

M-F 6am to 4pm rare evenings and no weekends

What You'll Do

• Managing the client relationship
• Deliver exceptional customer service with a focus on responsiveness and professionalism
• Demonstrating strong financial insight to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Provide strategic, on-the-spot problem-solving and decision-making
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Hold team members accountable to performance and service standards
• Lead and execute both daily and high-end catering operations with excellence
• Leading and developing a team of salaried managers and hourly employees

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 in high-volume and upscale catering environments
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing demands

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): Darien, CT

Job ID: Sodexo-29272142

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-21T18:48:59