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Job Description
Role Overview
General Manager 3 – Leader of Dining Excellence in Corporate Dining
Location: Colgate | Piscataway, NJ
Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:30am to 3:30pm |Some evenings | Rare weekends
Role
Step into a leadership role where your impact matters. Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a General Manager 3 to oversee our Colgate account in Piscataway NJ. This is a high-profile corporate dining operation featuring:
Why Join Us?
M-F 6:30am to 3:30pm, some evenings and very rare weekends
What You'll Do
Benefits
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:
What You Bring
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 - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 Years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years
Role Overview
General Manager 3 – Leader of Dining Excellence in Corporate Dining
Location: Colgate | Piscataway, NJ
Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:30am to 3:30pm |Some evenings | Rare weekends
Role
Step into a leadership role where your impact matters. Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a General Manager 3 to oversee our Colgate account in Piscataway NJ. This is a high-profile corporate dining operation featuring:
- A vibrant café serving breakfast and lunch
- Catering Operations
- Office Coffee Services
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Manage a showcase account with high visibility and client engagement.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule with minimal evenings and rare weekends.
- Support: External financial team handles reporting and projections—freeing you to lead and innovate.
- Growth: Opportunities to advance within Sodexo’s global network.
M-F 6:30am to 3:30pm, some evenings and very rare weekends
What You'll Do
- Lead & Inspire: Manage a team of 1 Executive Chef and 12 non-union hourly employees, fostering growth and engagement.
- Drive Results: Oversee daily operations and ensure top-tier delivery of service.
- Overseeing the day-to-day operation.
- Manage the budget/fiances for the unit
Benefits
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
What You Bring
- Problem-Solve Quickly: Be the go-to leader for solutions and continuous improvement.
- Champion Hospitality: Bring energy and passion to every interaction—never settle for “good enough.”
- Proven ability to lead teams and build strong client relationships
- A hospitality mindset with a hands-on approach
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
- Strong attention to detail.
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 - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 Years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years