Job Description

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced General Manager 5-Food to oversee the day-to-day operations of a corporate dining account at the Pentagon located in Washington, DC We are looking for a seasoned professional with multi unit experience in a highly secured area. This is a high profile position with multi layers of responsibility. The person must be able to bring creativity and a financial acumen to the accounts that they are their responsibility.

The General Manager will have full oversight of unit operations while managing managers and front-line unionized employees. This operation is predominantly Monday - Friday, 52 weeks per year. The General Manager will be responsible for maintaining an excellent client relationship and ensuring high customer service standards.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen

What You'll Do

• have oversight of daily food operations and deliver a high-quality product;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals to include oversight of cash-handling and the POS system;
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop front-line (hourly) staff; and/or
• ensure Sodexo standards are met to include compliance with company food and physical safety programs.

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

• experience in all aspects of restaurant or cafeteria operations , customer service, cash handling, HR responsibilities, financial reporting, marketing and promotions;
• detailed experience and knowledge of the culinary process; to include inventory control, ordering, recipe compliance HACCP and the ability of ensuring food quality at the highest level. Must also be able to forecast sales and maintain the production process;
• a high level of financial acumen. Must understand food cost, labor controls, middle of the page expenses with an expert level of P & L knowledge;
• the ability to manage standards/systems in a café / retail operation. The ability to hold employees accountable and the ability to create an engaged productive work force; and
• previous retail operations experience and a passion for providing quality food options to enhance and elevate the dining experience.

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