General Manager / Chef Manager

Role Overview :

Great ingredients, culinary innovation and nourishing inspiration provide meaning to your life’s work.

Sodexo Corporate Services  is looking for a  General Manager / Chef Manager to join our team for one of our corporate clients in  Pasadena, California .   This position will be a hands-on role that will manage 1 cafe, catering operations and micro market. This position will supervise 6 Sodexo hourly employees and report directly into a District Manager.   This job posting for a  General Manager / Chef Manager  sounds like a fantastic opportunity for someone with both culinary expertise and strong leadership skills. It combines the operational aspects of managing a cafe and catering operations, with an emphasis on high-quality food and excellent customer service.

What You'll Do :

• Manage the client relationship
• Manage the budget / finances
• Menu planning
• Ordering and  Inventory
• Support the client and Sodexo's Sustainability practices
• Managing a team of 6 hourly employees

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 :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring :

Proven experience in food service or culinary leadership

Expertise in  menu development , kitchen operations, inventory management, and cost control

Effective leader and coach with the ability to develop and motivate staff

Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building lasting client and customer relationships

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 experience

Minimum Management Experience - 2 years

Minimum Functional Experience  - 2 years