General Manager 3 - Food

Sodexo • Osawatomie, KS

3d • $64,600 - $83,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 - Food to oversee and direct all Food & Nutrition services for Osawatomie State Hospital in Osawatomie, Kansas. The role leads daily food service operations, with a focus on quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and strong client and customer relationships.

The General Manager manages people, sets direction, and deploys resources. Responsibilities include evaluating performance, conducting pay reviews, and making hiring and termination decisions. The position is accountable for business, functional, or operational areas, processes, or programs, potentially including matrixed or dotted-line management. Success is achieved primarily through the work of others and requires influencing and negotiating across the organization. The role also involves developing the team, supporting a positive culture, and collaborating across departments to improve service delivery.

The stated pay range is $64,600 to $83,600 per year. The position is eligible for Sodexo’s incentive plan, which provides the opportunity to earn variable compensation in addition to base salary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of management experience.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Experience in food service management or directorship, preferably in large or complex settings.
• Leadership skills and a track record of building positive team culture, employee retention, and staff development.
• Financial expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.
• Hands-on, results-oriented approach and ability to support and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work and client relationship management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food service management or directorship in large or complex settings.
• Proven ability to lead teams and foster culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all Food & Nutrition services for the medical center.
• Manage daily food service operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources.
• Evaluate employee performance, conduct pay reviews, and make hiring and termination decisions.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.
• Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships.
• Guide, coach, and develop the team; foster a positive team culture and support employee retention.
• Collaborate across departments to improve and innovate service delivery.
• Influence and negotiate with parts of the organization to achieve results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility to participate in Sodexo’s incentive plan and earn variable compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager