General Manager 4 - Food

Unit Description:

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

Sodexo Senior Living is seeking a General Manager 4, Food, for a potential sale skilled nursing facility located in the Newark/NYC metro area.
Is this opportunity right for you?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.
Are you the experienced Food Service General Manager we’re seeking?
We are looking for candidates who will:

• have oversight of day-to-day dining operations;
• deliver high quality food service;
• have experience with dining services in a Kosher setting;
• implement Sodexo systems and programs, and oversee training of staff;
• continuously evaluates service to ensure patient and client satisfaction;
• drive employee engagement and patient satisfaction through strong leadership skills;
• integrate fully within our client's organization and be a trusted advisor with a customer service focus;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships;
• develop strategic plans;
• create a positive environment; and
• ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5 or more years previous food service management experience ideally in a healthcare/senior living environment;
• a dietary manager certification (CDM) or must be willing to obtain within one year of hire;
• strong financial acumen;
• a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;
• a work history demonstrating strong leadership and hospitality skills and the ability to work collaboratively;
• the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• knowledge of compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards;
• the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and
• working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC), and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

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Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Position Summary: Directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account.
Provides local leadership and strategic direction while developing team for new and emerging business solutions that sustain growth in the day to day operations.
Key Duties

• Directs all contract services.
• Oversees management/administrative team who are responsible for special functions, cash control and payroll.
• Customer and client satisfaction
• Drives growth
• Financial management

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.