General Manager 4 - Food

Sodexo Careers • Newport Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager 4 - Food leads a vibrant, multi‑unit corporate dining operation in Newport Beach, CA delivering an exceptional guest experience built on culinary excellence, hospitality, and innovation. This role oversees café and catering services while cultivating strong client partnerships and shaping a dynamic, modern food program. The GM plays a critical role in upholding elevated standards, aligning with global expectations, and ensuring a seamless, world‑class service experience. The General Manager drives financial performance, inspires and develops diverse teams, and ensures flawless execution across all service areas. This position calls for a strategic, hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment and is passionate about elevating workplace dining through creativity, operational excellence, and a commitment to outstanding service.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in corporate dining or hospitality operations.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• A people‑first leadership style that inspires teams, builds culture, and supports accountability, growth, and high performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities, with confidence in partnering directly with clients and key stakeholders.
• A deep commitment to food safety, operational standards, and consistent execution across all service areas.
• A creative, forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to elevate workplace dining through innovation, quality, and a guest‑centered approach.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Management Experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Functional Experience.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for delivering exceptional service and culinary excellence.
• Ability to drive efficient, profitable operations.
• Passion for elevating workplace dining through creativity, operational excellence, and a commitment to outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Leads a vibrant, multi‑unit corporate dining operation.
• Oversees café and catering services.
• Cultivates strong client partnerships.
• Shapes a dynamic, modern food program.
• Upholds elevated standards and aligns with global expectations.
• Ensures a seamless, world‑class service experience.
• Drives financial performance.
• Inspires and develops diverse teams.
• Ensures flawless execution across all service areas.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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