Area General Manager

Role Overview

Sodexo is #NowHiring our Area General Manager, Independent Schools for the Greater Philadelphia Area. Are you an experienced General Manager or Director with a strong culinary background and a passion for strategic leadership? If so, this is the opportunity for you!  We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader with exceptional interpersonal, financial, and organizational skills. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while fostering a high-performing team. If you are a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to operational excellence, we encourage you to apply !

At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

What You'll Do

• Manage all operational activities through subordinate managers, supervisors, and frontline staff
• Oversee multiple Independent School dining accounts in the Greater Philadelphia area, managing 9-10 cost centers, including dining halls, retail operations, cafés, and catering services
• Lead and support a team of managers to ensure the successful execution of our Independent School dining standards and brand identity
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting across three campuses, ensuring alignment with company and client financial goals

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

The ability to:

• Uphold the highest standards of food quality and service excellence
• Support the District Manager in various assignments and strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, local health regulations, and company policies
• Develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships to drive satisfaction and retention
• Engage with guests, clients, frontline team members, and managers to foster a positive and service-oriented environment
• Maintain adherence to Sodexo and segment standards, ensuring consistency and quality across all operations

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience – 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 5 years