Job Description

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Sodexo team has an exciting new client opportunity with Alberta Corrections to join Sodexo as our next Area General Manager Food Service located in Edmonton, AB.

You must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and complete all required background screening requirements to work in a correctional facility.

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000

At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

In your new role as our Area General Manager Food Services , you will lead and direct multiple teams through their daily activities. Your role will include arranging all food services across multiple locations ensuring client satisfaction.

• You will lead your team through food safety training and lead a strong safety culture within a very high volume food service environment within a Corrections facility
• Provide formal supervision to employees, monitors the training and development of staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings
• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following physical and food safety regulations.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Post secondary education, ideally in business management, hospitality, facilities coordination, Environmental Services. Equivalent experience and education may be considered.
• You must be able to complete a Criminal Record Check as well as Vulnerable Sector check as well as Provincial Government Security Clearance
• Minimum 7 - 9 years in similar or progressive roles in hospitality, guest services and catering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing safety programs, return to work/modified duties programs and strong familiarity with WCB/COR Audits and other related safety programs
• Minimum 5 -7 years in progressive leadership, supervisory, and managerial roles.
• High level of proficiency in MS office suite applications
• Project Management & Project analysis: Ability to read, analyze, interpret and forecast a project’s cost reports and determine the status of the job regarding schedule and costing
• Strong financial management experience; budget creation, forecasting, interpreting financial data (profit and loss statements)
• Ability to pass both a standard background check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid drivers license
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate (Level 2, Advanced, etc.) issued in accordance with the Alberta Food Regulation, or an equivalent certification recognized by the Minister.

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment  
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs  
• Countless opportunities for growth  
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability  
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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