General Manager / Chef Manager

Sodexo • Overland Park, KS

2d • $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GM / Chef Manager – Corporate Dining
Location: Overland, KS
Salary: 70K plus bonus
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a hands‑on, customer‑focused GM/Chef Manager to lead one of our dynamic corporate dining accounts in Overland, KS. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary‑driven manager who enjoys balancing great food, great service, and great business results.
About the Operation
This account features a streamlined and welcoming program that includes:
1 Corporate Café with 3 stations (Breakfast & Lunch only!)
Catering operations
Micro‑market
Office Coffee Services (OCS)
Enjoy the stability of Monday–Friday daytime hours with a few evenings and weekends a year while leading a small but impactful team.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Daytime schedule — few evenings and weekends a year
Blend of culinary creativity and operational leadership
Opportunity to truly own the program as the #1 on-site leader
Supportive corporate structure with room for growth
Highly engaged client and a positive work environment
Ability to balance culinary production with administrative tasks
Skilled in ordering, inventory, payroll, scheduling, and daily operations
Incentives
Predominately a M-F schedule, with some evenings and weekends

Requirements

• Ability to lead a kitchen with strong cooking skills (70% hands-on)
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, food & labor cost control
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small team (4 hourly employees)
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to build trust and maintain a positive partnership with the client
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong client relationship
• Manage all financials including budget, forecasting, and cost controls
• Lead menu planning, ordering, and inventory
• Drive catering production and ensure quality execution
• Balance duties as 70% hands-on Chef and 30% administrative leader
• Oversee food & labor cost standards
• Manage and motivate a team of 4 hourly employees
• Handle HR-related responsibilities including scheduling, payroll, and training

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree