Senior Manager, Area General

Sodexo•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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 experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum 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