General Manager / Chef Manager

Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a passionate and hands-on General Manager/Chef Manager to lead our food service operations at Novartis in Morris Plains, New Jersey. This is a unique opportunity to oversee a dynamic culinary program that includes:

• A Corporate Café serving breakfast and lunch
• Catering operations for daily needs and special events
• Pantry services supporting workplace hospitality

About the Role:

As the on-site leader, you'll serve as both General Manager and Executive Chef, with a focus split approximately 70% culinary and 30% administrative/operational. You'll be responsible for driving excellence in food quality, service delivery, and client satisfaction.

Incentives

M-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, no weekends and no holidays

What You'll Do

• Lead all aspects of culinary operations, including menu planning, ordering, inventory, and catering production
• Manage the client relationship, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and partnership
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting and cost control
• Supervise and develop a small team of 2 hourly employees
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Foster a culture of innovation, hospitality, and teamwork

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

• Strong culinary background with experience in corporate dining or catering
• Proven ability to manage operations and budgets
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for delivering exceptional food and service
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years

Client-provided location(s): Cedar Knolls, NJ

Job ID: Sodexo-4EE09B93EA023E4F1C1C18BE87DA26D6

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-09T18:51:33