General Manager 4 - Food

Bring your leadership to the forefront of innovation and hospitality. Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to oversee retail and catering operations at the prestigious Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center in San Diego, California. This is a unique opportunity to shape exceptional dining experiences in a cutting-edge healthcare and education environment. We’re looking for a visionary leader with a passion for hospitality, a sharp eye for detail, and the creativity to deliver on-trend, executive-level dining. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are energized by exceeding customer expectations, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required based on event schedules.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of retail and catering food service operations, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.
• Design and deliver innovative, on-trend dining experiences, including executive-level catering and special events.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and hospitality.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to plan and execute events, requiring flexibility for evenings and weekends.

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.

• Proven success in managing high-volume food service operations, with a strong focus on customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Creative vision and trend awareness in hospitality, with experience delivering elevated dining and catering solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Flexibility to support event-driven schedules, including nights and weekends as needed.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years