General Manager 5 - Food
About The Position
General Manager 5 – Corporate Dining Services Sodexo Corporate Services | New York City, NY Are you a dynamic hospitality leader with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and building strong client partnerships? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an experienced General Manager 5 to lead food operations at one of our prestigious corporate accounts in the heart of New York City. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a sophisticated food services program that includes corporate café operations, executive dining, catering, and office coffee services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing high-performing teams, and excel at creating memorable guest experiences, we want to hear from you. Why Sodexo? At Sodexo, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a global leader in hospitality and facilities management. We offer career growth, professional development, and the chance to lead a premier dining program that delivers exceptional experiences every day. Join us and bring your hospitality expertise, leadership skills, and passion for excellence to one of New York City's premier corporate dining environments.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in high-end corporate dining, hospitality, or upscale food service operations
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and operational performance
- Expertise in client relationship management and executive-level service
- Experience with New York City Department of Health regulations and inspection processes
- A background in fine dining, executive dining, or luxury hospitality environments
- Passion for culinary innovation and knowledge of current New York dining trends
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- A track record of developing engaged, high-performing teams
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years management experience
- Minimum 5 years functional experience
Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining strong, high-touch client relationships
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a talented culinary and service team
- Driving operational excellence across café, catering, executive dining, and coffee service programs
- Managing financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
- Delivering elevated private dining and executive-level hospitality experiences
- Ensuring compliance with all food safety standards, including NYC Department of Health regulations and grading requirements
- Partnering with culinary teams to create innovative, trend-forward menus that reflect New York City's vibrant dining scene
- Maintaining a culture of exceptional service and continuous improvement
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
