General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo•Zionsville, IN

43d

About The Position

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 Campus Services is seeking a General Manager for a large account with heavy catering, resident dining, multiple retail locations and a C-store. This General Manager will be based at a University in the Greater Indianapolis, IN area. This position will manage the day-to-day Food Service Operations, Resident Dining, Retail, and Catering. This role requires strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, communication, and project management skills. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Requirements

ability to direct other leaders in a high-volume business
have strong financial acumen, and P&L background
experience driving employee engagement and student satisfaction through strong leadership skills
knowledge of client contracts and ability to ensure compliance
can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Responsibilities

Lead a dining program with a focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and financial performance
Build strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for strategic decisions
Oversee operations across residential dining, retail, and catering functions
Ensure compliance with food safety, labor, and regulatory standards
Guide and develop staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and implement creative, cost-effective solutions
Use data-driven insights to manage budget, forecast revenue, and optimize profitability