• General Manager 5 - Food

    Sodexo (New York, NY)


    Role Overview

     

    Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

     

    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

     

    Sodexo Campus Segment** is seeking an experienced and dynamic **General Manager 5** to lead the dining operations located in **Western New York.

     

    As the senior-most leader on-site, you will provide strategic direction, drive innovation, and foster strong partnerships with the university community while ensuring excellence in food quality, service, and safety.

     

    You will oversee all aspects of campus dining, including resident dining, retail, and catering operations, while ensuring alignment with Sodexo’s mission, values, and contractual commitments.

    What You'll Do

    + Lead and develop a diverse team of managers and frontline staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

    + Oversee daily operations, financial performance, and client satisfaction across all service areas.

    + Partner with campus leadership to design and implement innovative dining programs that enhance student engagement and retention.

    + Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

    + Drive continuous improvement through strong financial acumen, labor management, and operational efficiencies.

    + Foster a positive, inclusive work culture that promotes growth, teamwork, and high performance.

    + Represent Sodexo as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the client and campus community.

     

    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 as a **General Manager or Senior Food Service Leader** in higher education, hospitality, or large-scale dining operations.

    + Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.

    + Demonstrated financial and business management expertise, including P&L accountability.

    + Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both clients and teams.

    + A passion for innovation, customer service, and creating memorable dining experiences.

    + Commitment to diversity, sustainability, and community engagement.

     

    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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

     

    Minimum Management Experience – 5 years

    Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

    **Location** _US-NY-Western New York_

    **System ID** _984303_

    **Category** _Food Service_

    **Employment Status** _Full-Time_

    _Exempt_

    **Posted Range** _$83900 to $127050_

    **Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES_

     

    _On-Site_