Role Overview:
General Manager/Chef Manager - Auburn, ME
Sodexo is seeking a dynamic General Manager/Chef Manager to lead our food service operions for a premier manufacturing client in Auburn, ME. This hands-on role oversees a full-service café opering across three shifts, with a primary schedule of Monday through Friday (Morning Shift).
Reporting to the Director of Facilities Operions, you will manage a dediced team of 6 frontline employees and serve as the primary point of contact for client relions. The ideal candide blends culinary expertise with sharp financial acumen to drive excellence in a fast-paced corpore environment.
Wh You'll Do:
Direct daily food operions by implementing rigorous production planning and standardized controls.
Execute hands-on cooking and meal preparion whenever necessary to support the team.
Enforce all Sodexo culinary standards to ensure strict recipe compliance and superior food quality.
Demonstre a genuine passion for food and a commitment to staying current with culinary trends.
Foster a collaborive environment by actively developing and motiving frontline team members.
Maintain high performance standards through consistent coaching and employee engagement initiives.
Wh We Offer:
Compension is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candide's educion level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candide's specific criteria, like experience, skills, educion, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package th may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Mching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive informion is provided to new employees upon hire.
Wh You Bring:
A diverse culinary background in both cafeteria and restaurant-style dining to drive operional excellence.
Maintains the highest service standards by consistently implementing company policies and safety protocols.
Demonstres exceptional leadership and communicion skills to effectively manage and inspire large teams.
Naviges high-pressure environments with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
Fosters a culture of hospitality through clear, professional communicion with both clients and customers.
Drives team performance by balancing technical culinary expertise with strong organizional leadership.
Who We Are:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to cree 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 opere. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, cering, facilities management, and other integred solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treed 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 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, nional origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual oriention, military stus, protected veteran stus, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, ste, or local law. If you need assistance with the applicion process, please complete this form.
Qualificions & Requirements:
Minimum Educion Requirement - Associe's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years
