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General Manager 3 - Food

Sodexo

Gloucester Township, NJJob$78–100K/yrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$78–100K/yr
Location
Gloucester Township, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Sodexo is hiring a General Manager 3 - Food. The General Manager will lead daily food service operations at Sodexo’s Blackwood campus dining program, overseeing retail dining, catering, and café locations. The role ensures high quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while guiding team development, managing financial performance, and cultivating strong client and customer relationships to drive sustained success.

Key focus areas include Oversee daily food service operations across multiple locations, Guide and develop team members to enhance performance, and Manage financial performance including budgeting and cost control.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Experience, 2-5 Years Management Experience, and 2-5 Years Related Experience. Important skills include Catering Experience, Leadership, Client Negotiation, Financial Acumen, Managing People, and Setting Direction.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Catering ExperienceLeadershipClient NegotiationFinancial AcumenManaging PeopleSetting DirectionDeploying ResourcesPerformance EvaluationPay ReviewsHire/Fire DecisionsInfluenceNegotiateBroad Technical ExpertiseBusiness KnowledgeIndustry KnowledgeFood Service ManagementBuilding Positive Team CultureEmployee RetentionStaff DevelopmentBudgetingCost ControlPerformance AnalysisHands-on ApproachResults-Oriented ApproachSupport TeamsMotivate TeamsEffective CommunicationCollaborationMaintain Strong Client RelationshipsFinancial ExpertiseSupport and Motivate TeamsClient Relationships

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience2-5 Years Management Experience2-5 Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Located in beautiful Blackwood, NJ, Camden County College features a dynamic campus dining program with retail dining, catering, and three cafés across multiple locations. Catering experience is required for this opportunity.

About the job

In this leadership role, you will oversee daily food service operations, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You’ll guide and develop your team while managing financial performance and building strong relationships with clients and customers to support sustained success.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $77605 per year - $100430 per year

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

  • Lead dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services in diverse environments.

  • Drive operational excellence while meeting financial goals and performance targets.

  • Develop meaningful client and customer partnerships that enhance service quality and loyalty.

  • Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, fast-paced food service operations.

  • Influence team growth through coaching, engagement, and professional development opportunities.

  • Collaborate across departments to innovate and improve service delivery.

  • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on nutrition, customer care, and operational success.

What you’ll bring

  • Proven experience in food service management or directorship, preferably in large or complex settings.

  • Leadership skills with a track record of building positive team culture, employee retention, and staff development.

  • Solid financial expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.

  • Hands-on, results-oriented approach with the skillset to support and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

  • Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Management Experience: 2-5 years

  • Related Experience: 2-5 years

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.

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. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)

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