Unit DescriptionSodexo has an excellent opportunity for a polished and professional General Manager with a Corporate Services account located in Battle Creek, MI.This individual would oversee a multi-concept retail cafe and catering for our client's corporate office. This manager will have total unit operating responsibilities including the supervision of hourly staff which include around 20 Sodexo frontline employees.This individual will plan and supervise special functions, maintain cash control and payroll records, hire and train unit personnel, and maintain customer satisfaction. We are looking for candidates with a culinary background, strong leadership skills, and catering experience.This position offers a predominately Monday-Friday schedule!Key duties will include the following:
Monitor and manage operations by upholding contract guarantees
Manage the budget by increasing revenue and controlling costs, reviewing financial statements and tracking operating expenses
Build and lead a great team
Constantly improve food service operations in order to drive client and customer satisfaction
Manage through mangers to achieve Sodexo objectives
Ensure the execution of product and service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery
Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives as well as create a positive work environment
Develop strategic plans for account retention and growth
The ideal candidate for this position will:
Provide stellar customer service (and this manager will have daily contact with multiple clients including corporate executives)
Have strong financial acumen and can drive stability with new management
Multi-task, lead by example and direct employees in a fast-paced environment
Be very innovative, particularly in the areas of culinary and health and wellness offerings
Be adept at leading through change
Work well with others and be flexible
Be innovative every day
Create solutions that make the most of the digital environment as it evolves
Why Sodexo?
Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
Medical Benefits beginning date of hire
401K and Roth IRA with company match eligible
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.What We OfferSodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 5 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 5 yearsSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
