General Manager / Chef Manager

Role Overview: Lead with Flavor and Purpose – Become a General Manager/Chef Manager with Sodexo in Alexandria, LA! Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a passionate and experienced General Manager/Chef Manager to lead food operations at a prominent manufacturing site in Alexandria, Louisiana. This is a high-impact role where you’ll be both the culinary leader and strategic manager of a dynamic food service program.What You’ll OverseeA corporate café serving Breakfast (7–9:30 AM), Lunch (11–1:30 PM), and Dinner (8 PM–1 AM)Catering services for daily needs and special events throughout the yearWhy This Role Stands OutLeadership & Autonomy: You’ll have full ownership of the site’s food operationsGrowth & Development: Lead a team and grow your career with a global companyWork-Life Balance: Primarily Monday–Friday daytime hours, with occasional evenings/weekendsSalary 80K  Incentives: Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and weekends What You'll Do: As the General Manager/Chef Manager, you’ll:Be the face of Sodexo to our client, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfactionLead and inspire a team of 12–14 hourly employeesOversee budgeting, financials, and operational performanceDrive menu innovation, ordering, and inventory managementBe hands-on 80% of the time, bringing your culinary skills to lifeManage catering production for both routine and special events 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring: Excellent communication and client relationship managementSolid understanding of financials, budgeting, and cost controlsAbility to manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationshipsExperience with menu planning and catering coordinationComfortable being hands-on in kitchen operations Who We Are: 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. Qualifications & Requirements: Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years         Minimum Functional Experience  - 2 years

Created: 2025-09-18