Unit Description

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic General Manager 2 – Food for our campus account in Salina, KS. Kansas State Polytechnic Campus is part of the KState system with primarily aviation students. Candidate should have director of operations and/or general management experience. Candidate will be responsible for budgets, menu planning/costing, client interaction, human resources, inventory, and guest interaction. This will be a fee account offering residential dining.

Is this opportunity right for you?

Sodexo seeks the highest caliber executives who embody the finest leadership skills to move our business forward. Executive leaders at Sodexo are innovative, talent driven and manage our offerings to clients by creating partnerships that result in a rewarding experience. Sodexo’s executive leaders have a vision for the future and develop strategies that provide direct support to other leaders and teams in our varied operational areas while embodying our core values of Spirit of Progress, Team Spirit and Spirit of Service. 

We are looking for candidates who:

• have a strong financial background;
• have experience managing multiple locations or business segments;
• can direct other leaders in a high volume business;
• can build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally to ensure additional market growth and the promotion of comprehensive solutions offerings to clients – this includes collaborating with senior leaders and Business Development to grow Sodexo’s business in the assigned market;
• can develop exceptional client relations and ensure the facility’s product offerings/solutions align with client needs;
• drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio;
• develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region;
• play a key role and enthusiastically supports the succession planning and development of key personnel within area of responsibility;
• can ensure the organization’s brand reputation;
• lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction; secure and deploy resources; cultivate relationships with clients and other teams within Sodexo; ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments; sustain client satisfaction and retention; and maintain strong employee relations.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Position Summary

Directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client accountKey Duties- Provides team leadership & training- Controls unit financials- Directs daily food operations for quality & safety standards- Supervises day to day activities - Delegates authority- Assigns & prioritizes activities- Monitors operating standards- Establishes a safe work environment- Support workplace inclusion activities

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 2 yearsSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.