Unit Description:

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager for our Net Jet’s Corporate HQ Cafe in Columbus, OH. The General Manager of food will lead a culinary and service team of 12, including an Executive Chef and Retail Operations manager. This team is responsible for the main café and a small satellite location, which offers coffee service and NetJets Inflight foodservice. The primary schedule will be Monday through Friday, but some flexibility is needed to accommodate occasional weekend coverage for Inflight services and catering events.  

The successful candidate will:

have oversight of daily food operations, inclusive of Café dining and

achieve company and client financial targets and goals to include oversight of cash handling, catering management software, accounts payable, billing, and the POS system;

develop and maintain high level client and customer relationships;

motivate, coach, mentor, and develop frontline (hourly)and management staff; and

ensure that Sodexo standards are met, including compliance with company food and physical safety programs.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization;

experience with start ups and food service renovations;

prior experience working for a contract management company

exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities and client requests as needed and/or

demonstrate a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management.

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We offer Food Service Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. .

Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience           

Basic Management Experience - 5 years              

Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.