**Unit Description** **Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.** **Sodexo Corporate Services** is seeking a **General Manager - Food** for a high-profile client located in **Chicago** **, IL. The ideal candidate must have catering experience.** **This position offers a predominately Monday through Friday schedule.** **We are looking for candidates who will:** + have oversight of day-to-day operations + deliver high quality food service + implement Sodexo systems and programs, and oversee training of staff + continuously evaluates service to ensure student and client satisfaction + drive employee engagement and student 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 + develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships + develop strategic plans + create a positive environment + ensure Sodexo Standards are met **The ideal candidate will have:** + two or more years previous food service management experience ideally in hospitality or high end restaurants + strong financial skills + a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance; + 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. **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. **Qualifications & Requirements** 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. **Location** _US-IL-CHICAGO_ **System ID** _977262_ **Category** _Food Service_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$67300 to $101640_ **Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_ _On-Site_