General Manager 1 - Food

Sodexo Careers•Kingsport, TN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

General Manager 1 – Corporate Dining Location: Eastman | Kingsport, TN Schedule: Monday–Friday, Daytime Only – No Nights or Weekends! Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an engaging, hands‑on General Manager 1 to lead the dining operations for two onsite cafés serving breakfast and lunch at our client location, Eastman, in Kingsport, TN. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated food service leader who enjoys building relationships, developing teams, and creating exceptional guest experiences—all while enjoying a stable weekday schedule. Incentives M-F 5:30am to 3pm, with some afternoon meetings and calls What You'll Do As the General Manager, you’ll oversee all daily café operations and provide strong leadership for a team of 2 supervisors and 11 hourly employees . Key responsibilities include: Operational Leadership Ensure smooth daily service across two cafés Lead menu planning, signage, menu uploads, and post‑production processes Monitor food quality, presentation, and safety standards Step in at service stations when needed to support the team Team & Client Engagement Recruit, hire, train, and coach team members Foster a positive, service‑driven culture Build strong relationships with both clients and guests Financial & Administrative Management Manage ordering, inventory, and cash handling Assist in budget awareness and cost‑effective operations Utilize Microsoft Office for reporting and organization 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 The ideal candidate is: A people‑focused leader who enjoys mentoring teams Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts Skilled in communication and client interaction Equipped with some culinary knowledge or strong food service intuition Requirements Valid Driver’s License Ability to pass a background check and drug screen 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 .