Role Overview

Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do!

Sodexo Campus Dining is seeking General Manager 5 ( Food Service Director) for South Dakota State University (https://sdstatedining.sodexomyway.com/en-us/locations/) in Brookings, SD. Brookings, South Dakota - a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where all are invited to Bring Your Dreams! Brookings combines small-town charm with college-town energy and world-class cultural and recreational amenities. Brookings is a special place to play, study, work, and live.

Reporting to the Resident District Manager, this student focused role will oversee day to day operations: managing budgets including food and labor cost, managing and developing 150 employees through salaried managers: ensure solid student satisfaction, etc.

Incentives

Relocation, Annual Bonus, Career Growth AND South Dakota has No State Tax!

What You'll Do

• Lead with exceptional financial acumen,

• Facilitate top quality dining options and implement innovative concepts to maintain high customer satisfaction survey scores

• Mentor and promote staff,

• Manage influential communication with executive clients

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

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• Have 3-5 years previous success as General Manage / Food Service Director in a high volume campus dining account,

• Develop exceptional client relationships, ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments, as well as lead and motivate the management team

• Possess strong leadership skills, financial acumen, culinary knowledge, and food and beverage cost controls

• Are successful bringing in innovation and solutioning to help our clients meet their mission/goals.

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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience – 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Location US-SD-BROOKINGS

System ID 978560

Category Food Service

Relocation Type Yes - According to Grade

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $75600 to $114180

Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES

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