General Manager 3 - Food

Role Overview

General Manager 3 – Corporate Dining Services

Sodexo Corporate Services | Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) | New Brunswick, NJ

Are you a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced corporate dining environment? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a General Manager 3 to lead our dining operations at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in New Brunswick, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven food service professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading teams, and delivering exceptional guest experiences every day.

As the senior leader on site, you will oversee a dynamic operation that includes a corporate café, catering services, micro-market, and coffee bar while managing financial performance, operational excellence, and a unionized workforce.

Incentives

What You'll Do

• Salaried Executive Chef
• Floating Catering Manager supporting two locations
• Union Catering Supervisor
• 12 union hourly employees

Other Duties:

• Oversee all daily food and beverage operations to ensure exceptional service and quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, guests, and key stakeholders.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash handling, and cost controls.
• Monitor and validate inventory, purchasing, and product utilization to ensure operational accuracy.
• Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining Sodexo's high standards for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership by actively supporting the operation during peak business periods.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and union agreements.

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

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and energetic leader who combines strong business acumen with a passion for hospitality.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience managing food service, hospitality, or corporate dining operations.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, financial reporting, and controllable costs.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, cash handling, and operational controls.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop frontline teams.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role and supporting daily operations as needed.
• Experience working in a union environment is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 3 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years