General Manager 3 - Food

Unit Description

Work for a company that cares for its people and offers opportunities for personal growth.

Sodexo Senior Living has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager 3, Food for potential new business located in Akron, Ohio.  The General Manager will oversee daily dining operations for this continuing care retirement community and will manage three managers.  

Are you the experienced food service manager we’re seeking?

We are looking for candidates who will:

• have oversight of daily dining operations;
• strong financial acument;
• mentor and build a team;
• deliver high quality food service;
• implement Sodexo systems and programs, and oversee training of staff;
• continuously evaluates service to ensure resident and client satisfaction;
• drive employee engagement and resident satisfaction through strong leadership skills;
• integrate fully within our client's organization and be a trusted advisor with a customer service focus;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• create a positive environment; and
• ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have:

• three or more years previous food service management experience ideally in a healthcare environment;
• a dietary manager certification (CDM) is preferred;
• a work history demonstrating strong leadership and hospitality skills and the ability to work collaboratively;
• the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• knowledge of compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards;
• the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and
• working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC), and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

Employees who work in Healthcare and Seniors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via an online portal.

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Position Summary

Directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client accountProvides local leadership and strategic direction while developing team for new and emerging business solutions that sustain growth in the day to day operations.Key Duties- Provides team leadership & training- Controls unit financials- Directs daily food operations for quality & safety standards- Supervises day to day activities - Delegates authority- Assigns & prioritizes activities- Monitors operating standards- Establishes a safe work environment- Support workplace inclusion activities  

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 3 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.