Senior Manager, Area General
About The Position
Area General Manager – Multi‑Site Corporate Dining Location: Nashville TN (Headquarters) + Three Additional Nashville LocationsCompany: Sodexo Corporate ServicesSalary: 140K plus bonus Lead a High‑Profile, Multi‑Site Operation in the Heart of Nashville Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an accomplished and relationship‑driven Senior Area General Manager to oversee a large, dynamic corporate dining portfolio based at our client’s headquarters in Nashville TN, with leadership responsibility for three additional locations throughout Nashville. Our operation is a mix of cafes, catering, coffee bar and a daycare feeding This is a highly visible role perfect for a strategic, client‑focused operator with strong financial skills and a proven background in multi‑unit leadership. Incentives M-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, no weekends What You'll Do What You’ll Do As the Area General Manager, you will serve as the senior operational leader across all Nashville sites and be the primary on‑site leader at the headquarters campus.
Requirements
- Multi‑unit or multi‑site management experience (required)
- Strong financial acumen, particularly in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
- Background or comfort with accounting and financial discussions
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client partnerships
- Experience leading large teams, developing leaders, and driving operational consistency
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 5 years work experience in facilities (e.g., maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, grounds, custodial/environmental, or transportation) or food (e.g., food services or operations, concessions, retail sales, store operations, or vending) services
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across 4 locations
- Lead and support 5 salaried managers at headquarters, and 3 salaried managers at each of the additional sites
- Ensure consistent operational standards, customer experience, and service excellence
- Serve as the primary point of contact at headquarters
- Foster trust, proactively identify opportunities, and collaborate with clients to enhance service delivery
- Partner closely with finance teams to drive performance
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Utilize strong analytical skills to manage food cost, labor, and overall profitability
- Mentor and develop a large, diverse team across multiple locations
- Promote a positive culture, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
- Ensure HR compliance, staffing, training, and performance management
- Visit each Nashville site at least weekly
- Provide administrative oversight, operational guidance, and relationship support
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
