General Manager 3 - Food

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 to lead food services for a private school in Kansas City, MO . We’re looking for a dynamic leader with strong food management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and develop teams. In this role, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day dining operations, ensure high standards for quality and safety, and create a welcoming, student‑focused dining experience. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable engaging daily with students, faculty, and staff. This position offers meaningful involvement within the school community along with a primarily Monday–Friday schedule. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well‑being and performance. Incentives Relocation Assistance and Annual Incentive Package Eligible What You’ll Do Lead and oversee daily operations, managing on‑site team members to ensure seamless service delivery. Deliver exceptional food service experiences that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and satisfaction. Drive financial performance by meeting and exceeding company and client goals through strategic planning and operational efficiency. Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, students, and school staff to foster trust and collaboration. Develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with Sodexo’s mission and the needs of the school community. Cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment that motivates teams and supports professional growth. 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 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. What You Bring Demonstrated leadership in employee engagement, with a strong history of supervisory experience and a collaborative management style. Extensive culinary experience, with a solid understanding of food safety and sanitation compliance standards. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate professionally, and deliver exceptional customer service with passion and consistency. Strong organizational skills, with the flexibility to adapt and take on additional responsibilities as needed. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience: 3 years. Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years. Equal Employment Opportunity Sodexo is an equal opportunity employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr