General Manager 3 - Food

General Manager – Corporate Dining Leadership | Sodexo @ Markel HQ – Glen Allen, VA 

Are you a strategic, hands-on leader ready to launch and manage a brand-new dining experience? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a General Manager to oversee a dynamic food service operation at Markel in Glen Allen, VA.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead:

• A newly opened café and coffee bistro
• A conference dining center serving high-level corporate clients
• A dedicated team of 7 staff members, including an Executive Chef

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Be part of a high-profile launch in a corporate setting
• Lead a collaborative, service-driven team
• Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with minimal evenings or weekends
• Make a real impact through strategic decision-making and innovation

As General Manager, you’ll be the strategic and operational leader of the account, responsible for delivering exceptional service and driving business results. Key responsibilities include:

• Full financial oversight of food and labor costs
• Forecasting and planning to meet operational goals
• Menu development and costing in collaboration with culinary leadership
• Catering management for daily service and special events
• Ensuring HACCP compliance and food safety standards
• Providing constructive feedback and mentorship to team members
• Building strong client relationships and managing day-to-day operations

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.

• A proven leader with experience managing food service operations and teams
• Financially savvy with a strong grasp of operational metrics
• Skilled in catering, menu planning, and food safety protocols
• A confident communicator who thrives in client-facing roles
• Passionate about delivering excellence in both service and strategy

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 - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years