General Manager / Chef Manager

Sodexo Careers•Marietta, PA

About The Position

Role Overview Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Grow your culinary career in a management position with Sodexo Sodexo is seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a Corporate Services account within our Global Strategic Account portfolio in Marietta, PA . This is an exciting opportunity for a high-level culinary professional with strong front- and back-of-house skills, excellent financial acumen, and a passion for innovation. The selected candidate will oversee the main cafeteria (which functions as a commissary kitchen for an additional onsite unit) , managing retail dining, catering services, and micro market operations . This is an exciting opportunity for a high-level culinary professional with strong front- and back-of-house skills, excellent financial acumen, and a passion for innovation. The selected candidate will oversee the main cafeteria (which functions as a commissary kitchen for an additional onsite unit) , managing retail dining, catering services, and micro market operations . What You'll Do Hands on, lead daily food production, including planning, preparation, and quality control Ensure compliance with Sodexo Culinary Standards and recipes Manage food costs, inventory, and vendor relationships Develop creative, high-quality menus that meet client and customer expectations Train, mentor, and supervise a team of 10 frontline Sodexo employees Oversee catering functions, special events, and multi-site food service support Drive customer satisfaction and continuously elevate the dining experience 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 A strong culinary foundation and passion for staying ahead of culinary trends Experience in both FOH and BOH operations Proven leadership and team development skills Financial savvy and experience managing food costs and budgets Ability to thrive in a high-volume, multi-site environment Experience with Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) is a plus 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 . Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years

Requirements

A strong culinary foundation and passion for staying ahead of culinary trends
Experience in both FOH and BOH operations
Proven leadership and team development skills
Financial savvy and experience managing food costs and budgets
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, multi-site environment
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) is a plus

Responsibilities

Hands on, lead daily food production, including planning, preparation, and quality control
Ensure compliance with Sodexo Culinary Standards and recipes
Manage food costs, inventory, and vendor relationships
Develop creative, high-quality menus that meet client and customer expectations
Train, mentor, and supervise a team of 10 frontline Sodexo employees
Oversee catering functions, special events, and multi-site food service support
Drive customer satisfaction and continuously elevate the dining experience