General Manager 4 - Food

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact.

Sodexo Government is seeking an experienced General Manager 4 for Mess Hall 1460 in 29 Palms, CA which is located in the beautiful Mohave Desert, next to Joshua Tree National Park.

Sodexo has partnered with the US Marines to transform their food service into a fresh and exciting culinary program to enhance the lives of Marines and other base personnel. This position will manage a mess hall with Marine Cooks and Sodexo staff on 29 Palms, in California. The Food Operations Manager will manage daily operation in a Dining Hall serving approximately 1500meals daily. This position will manage a staff of 40 employees, while ensuring quality operations, and providing excellent customer service.

• Works to achieve company and client financial targets and goals.
• Works to achieve high quality customer and client satisfaction.
• Responsible for implementing / executing programs & processes.
• Ensures compliance to contract: food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
• Must meet (or exceed) Sodexo standards of operations with quality of food and programs.
• Creates a positive environment and successfully motivates and manages their team.

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 strong customer focus, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and management experience in a food service environment
• Must demonstrate the ability to be successful in a fast paced food production role
• The ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Prior experience supervising managers, supervisors, the ability to manage Profit and Loss (food and labor cost)
• ServSafe certification with a working knowledge of HACCP and have experience with health and safety audits.

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