General Manager 3 - Food

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 for the Unites States Marine Corps, Mess Hall 8th and I, located in Washington DC.  This is a high profile operation that is a component of a very high volume, high prestige, US Military contract.  Position will be part of a management team of 2 to include a GM, and Executive Chef with 3  additional front of house managers.  Operation is located in the Washington DC and provides 7 day per week service, 3 meals per day, 365 days per year for a total of approximately 150,000 meals served annually.  Operation(s) is cafeteria style service providing main entrees, vegetables, and salad options to future officers of one of our prestigious military organizations.

This position is located at the Navy Yard in Washington DC . This position will be providing leadership and supervision for approximately 4 managers, 15 full time staff, and 20 subcontract employees. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have  3-5 years operational management experience in a high-volume food service dining environment.
• Be a people person with a strong focus with maintaining positive client relations; a solid manager/leader who is perceptive and has attention to details that make a difference – quality and presentation of food – customer service –
• Be SERVICE focused– including providing excellent customer service in a welcoming dining environment.
• Be proficient in use of online Food Management Systems for menu/recipe planning, ordering and inventory;
• Demonstrate proven financial acumen/success: Food costs/ labor costs, budgets.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:  

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement and leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;  
• have a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;  
• have high volume food service experience;
• have contract food service experience, preferred;
• have experience managing staff in a union environment, preferred;
• have food service experience in a high-end establishment, preferred;
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and have a passion for a high level of customer service; and/or
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Working for Sodexo at Government and Agency locations allows you to provide logistical support for combat missions abroad and for day-to-day management during training periods at home. Across America and around the world, our service offering combines facility and food services together as a customer-centric management solution. Today, we are entrusted with a workforce of a quarter million men and women in public service across 150 government sites and agencies. Our teams engage with international alliances and partners to ensure that those we serve have what they need to achieve peak performance.

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.

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

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