General Manager 3 - Food

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic General Manager 3 to lead retail food operations at Kaiser Permanente in Antioch, CA. This role is designed for a strong culinarian and proven operator who can elevate food quality, retail execution, and team performance in a fast‑paced healthcare environment while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. For almost 20 years, we have provided top-level food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities and aviation lounges.

What You"ll Do

• Lead all retail food operations, ensuring outstanding culinary quality, service, and presentation
• Drive financial performance with full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth and cost management
• Develop, coach, and engage management and frontline teams to build a high‑performing culture
• Ensure compliance with food safety, labor, and healthcare regulatory standards while partnering with client leadership

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.

What You Bring

• Proven leadership experience in retail food service, healthcare, or high‑volume operations
• A strong culinary background with passion for fresh food, menu innovation, and execution
• Financial and operational acumen with the ability to manage complex, multi‑outlet environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills with a guest‑focused mindset

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor"s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years