General Manager - Food

Role Overview

Working together, supporting your team, and reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you.

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager at West Virginia State University, located in Institute, WV. The General Manager's position will have oversight and leadership responsibilities for all food and beverage operations at the unit. The General Manager will partner and communicate daily with clients and will have full operational and financial accountability for Residential Dining, Catering, and Retail units.

• Develop exceptional client relations and ensure the facility’s product offerings/solutions align with client needs
• Manage financials
• Oversee employee training and development of hourly employees and managers
• Manage safety
• Manage multiple locations
• Have oversight of day-to-day operations
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals
• Develop strategic plans
• Ensure purchasing compliance
• Create a positive environment
• Ensure Sodexo Standards are met

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.

• Food service management experience, ideally in a campus environment;
• Strong financial skills, P&L experience;
• a work history demonstrating strong leadership and hospitality skills and the ability to work collaboratively;
• the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• Knowledge of compliance with food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards;
• The ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

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  happy s 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.

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• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years