General Manager 3 - Food

Sodexo

SAINT PAUL, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Catering Services, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Culinary Operations, Customer Experience, Customer/Client Research, Event Management, Facilities Management, Financial Management, Food Safety, Food Services, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Operations, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Retail Operations, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
SAINT PAUL, MN
POSTED
1 day ago

Role Overview

At Sodexo, we don’t just serve meals — we create experiences that bring people together. We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead operations for a high‑profile Corporate Services account in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This is an opportunity to shape a best‑in‑class food program that reflects quality, innovation, and genuine hospitality.

As the General Manager, you will oversee a multifaceted operation that includes a Corporate Café. Your leadership will energize employees, delight clients, and strengthen the workplace community. You’ll serve as the face of Sodexo for a key client partnership, ensuring every detail of the operation reflects our commitment to excellence.

This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact by building connections, driving results, and shaping a culture of service excellence.

 

What You'll Do

  • Lead all daily operations for the Corporate Café 

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for a new, high‑profile client, ensuring strong partnership and satisfaction

  • Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing on‑site team focused on hospitality and service excellence

  • Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and strategic planning

  • Ensure flawless execution of catering events, from planning to service delivery

  • Elevate the guest experience through quality, innovation, and consistent operational standards

  • Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and corporate policies

  • Drive continuous improvement across service, culinary execution, and operational efficiency

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

  • Strong background in corporate dining and retail food operations

  • A client‑savvy, customer‑focused mindset with the ability to build trust and credibility

  • Proven financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control

  • Experience leading diverse teams in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment

  • A passion for culinary and hospitality and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences

  • The ability to think strategically while managing day‑to‑day operations with precision

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

About the Company

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Sodexo

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1966
WEBSITE
https://us.sodexo.com/home.html