Area General Manager - Sodexo : Job Details

Sodexo is seeking an Area General Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region who will be responsible for maintaining an excellent client relationship and ensuring high customer service standards for this Government client. This Area General Manager is a remote-based position that will oversee 8 units in VA, DE, MD, and the District of Columbia. The Area General Manager will report directly to the District Manager and directly oversee a management team of 8 Deli/Bakery Managers. This individual will be directly responsible for roughly $12M in annual managed volume throughout all the sites. This individual would provide operational oversight at the direction of the District Manager and will provide support to management in the daily oversight of these key functions and employees during the normal course of business.

There is travel involved in this position between 8 locations from Delaware to Virginia which would require site visits roughly 60 - 70% of the time.

We are seeking candidates who will actively engage our customers to strategically take our programs to the next level. Duties will include the following:

• Monitoring and managing operations by comparing contract guarantees to historical and present data to analyze and make effective decisions.
• Manage the budget by increasing revenue and controlling costs, reviewing financial statements and tracking operating expenses.
• Constantly improve food service operations in order to drive client and customer satisfaction.
• Manage through managers to achieve Sodexo objectives.
• Ensure the execution of product and service quality by maintaining the highest level of delivery.
• Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives as well as create a positive work environment.
• Develop strategic plans for account retention and growth.
• Creative, innovative thinker.

We are seeking a leader with:

• A work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous leadership experience and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A background in Grocery Retail and/or Deli Bakery management experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and large teams, demonstrating professional communication skills, and a passion for exceptional customer service and client relations.
• The ability to prioritize tasks, possess emotional intelligence and foster a culture of inclusion.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Basic Management Experience - 5 years. Basic Functional Experience - 5 years. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.