Job Description

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager of Concessions to lead athletics concessions and training table operations at Texas Christian University (TCU), one of the nation's premier private universities and a member of the Big 12 Conference. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, TCU is home to nationally recognized athletic programs, a passionate fan base, and a commitment to providing an exceptional game-day and student-athlete experience.

This leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial performance of all athletics concessions and training table operations supporting TCU Athletics. The General Manager will oversee food and beverage service for football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and other athletic events, while ensuring efficient operations, exceptional guest service, and strong financial results.

In addition to concessions, the General Manager will oversee TCU Athletics' training table program, working closely with athletics leadership, sports nutrition staff, and culinary teams to provide high-quality dining experiences that support the performance and wellness goals of student-athletes. This role will be responsible for ensuring operational consistency, menu execution, food quality, and service excellence across all training table locations and events.

The General Manager will partner closely with TCU Athletics, university leadership, and Sodexo's Premium Hospitality leadership team to deliver a seamless and elevated hospitality experience across athletic venues. This position will also collaborate with marketing, sponsorship, and athletics stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, fan engagement, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate is a highly visible leader with a passion for hospitality, strong business acumen, and experience leading high-volume food and beverage operations. This is a unique opportunity to lead concessions and student-athlete dining at a nationally recognized Division I athletics program while helping shape the future of hospitality at TCU.

Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Incentives

Relocation assistance is offered for this role.

What You'll Do

• lead athletics concessions and training table operations
• oversee food and beverage service for football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and other athletic events, while ensuring efficient operations, exceptional guest service, and strong financial results.
• oversee TCU Athletics' training table program, working closely with athletics leadership, sports nutrition staff, and culinary teams to provide high-quality dining experiences that support the performance and wellness goals of student-athletes
• be responsible for ensuring operational consistency, menu execution, food quality, and service excellence across all training table locations and events.
• collaborate with marketing, sponsorship, and athletics stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, fan engagement, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies.

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

• highly visible leader with a passion for hospitality, strong business acumen, and experience leading high-volume food and beverage operations
• have a strong P&L background
• have experience managing multiple locations or business segments
• can direct other leaders in a high-volume business
• can develop exceptional client relations and ensure the facility’s product offerings/solutions align with client needs
• develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region

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