General Manager 3 – Food

Unit Description:

Managing a large team is your super power. Bring your talent to a new role at Sodexo!!

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager for University of Nevada – Reno located in Reno, NV. Sodexo provides Sports & Leisure services for the athletic department, and this position will oversee all concessions and catering for the football stadium as well as a large arena/convocation facility.

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada – Reno was established as Nevada’s land-grant institution under the Morrill Act of 1862, signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln. Today, the University of Nevada – Reno is recognized as a top National University by U.S. News & World Report, one of the country’s top research institutions by the Carnegie® Classification and a Carnegie® Engaged University.

The General Manager will oversee the concessions operations for Mackay Stadium, a 27,000 seat football stadium, Lawlor Events Center, a 11,000 seat basketball arena that also supports soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, and track.  All Sodexo venues also host non-collegiate athletic events, such as Special Olympics, Gymnastics, high school playoffs and Band competitions! 

The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• deliver high quality food service;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals; 
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• develop strategic plans;
• create a positive environment; and/or
• ensure Sodexo standards are met.

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

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; 
• have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance; 
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; 
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
• demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC) and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

Learn more about University of Nevada – Reno at https://nevadawolfpack.com/

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.   

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Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer:

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate’s education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Position Summary:

Directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account
Provides local leadership and strategic direction while developing team for new and emerging business solutions that sustain growth in the day to day operations.
Key Duties
– Provides team leadership & training
– Controls unit financials
– Directs daily food operations for quality & safety standards
– Supervises day to day activities
– Delegates authority
– Assigns & prioritizes activities
– Monitors operating standards
– Establishes a safe work environment
– Support workplace inclusion activities
 
 

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience – 3 years
Basic Functional Experience – 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.