• General Manager / Chef Manager

    Sodexo (Alexandria, LA)


    Role Overview

     

    Lead with Flavor and Purpose – Become a General Manager/Chef Manager with Sodexo in Alexandria, LA!

     

    **Sodexo Corporate Services** is seeking a passionate and experienced **General Manager/Chef Manager** to lead food operations at a prominent manufacturing site in **Alexandria, Louisiana** . This is a high-impact role where you’ll be both the **culinary leader** and **strategic manager** of a dynamic food service program.

    What You’ll Oversee

    + A **corporate café** serving **Breakfast (7–9:30 AM), Lunch (11–1:30 PM), and Dinner (8 PM–1 AM)**

    + **Catering services** for daily needs and special events throughout the year

    Why This Role Stands Out

    + **Leadership & Autonomy** : You’ll have full ownership of the site’s food operations

    + **Growth & Development** : Lead a team and grow your career with a global company

    + **Work-Life Balance** : Primarily **Monday–Friday daytime hours** , with occasional evenings/weekends

     

    Salary 80K plus Bonus. This role may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus

     

    Incentives

     

    Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and weekends

     

    What You'll Do

    As the General Manager/Chef Manager, you’ll:

    + Be the **face of Sodexo** to our client, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction

    + Lead and inspire a team of **12–14 hourly employees**

    + Oversee **budgeting, financials, and operational performance**

    + Drive **menu innovation** , ordering, and inventory management

    + Be **hands-on 80% of the time** , bringing your culinary skills to life

    + Manage **catering production** for both routine and special events

     

    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

    + Excellent **communication and client relationship management**

    + Solid understanding of **financials, budgeting, and cost controls**

    + Ability to manage **inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships**

    + Experience with **menu planning and catering coordination**

    + Comfortable being **hands-on** in kitchen 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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

     

    Qualifications & Requirements

     

    Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

     

    Minimum Management Experience - 2 years

    Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years

    **Location** _US-LA-Alexandria_

    **System ID** _983665_

    **Category** _Culinary_

    **Employment Status** _Full-Time_

    _Exempt_

    **Posted Range** _$56600 to $85470_

    **Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_

     

    _On-Site_