General Manager / Chef Manager

Lead with Flavor and Purpose – Become a General Manager/Chef Manager with Sodexo in Alexandria, LA!

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a passionate and experienced General Manager/Chef Manager to lead food operations at a prominent manufacturing site in Alexandria, Louisiana. This is a high-impact role where you’ll be both the culinary leader and strategic manager of a dynamic food service program.

What You’ll Oversee

• A corporate café serving Breakfast (7–9:30 AM), Lunch (11–1:30 PM), and Dinner (8 PM–1 AM)
• Catering services for daily needs and special events throughout the year

Why This Role Stands Out

• Leadership & Autonomy: You’ll have full ownership of the site’s food operations
• Growth & Development: Lead a team and grow your career with a global company
• Work-Life Balance: Primarily Monday–Friday daytime hours, with occasional evenings/weekends

Salary 80K plus Bonus. T his role may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus

As the General Manager/Chef Manager, you’ll:

• Be the face of Sodexo to our client, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction
• Lead and inspire a team of 12–14 hourly employees
• Oversee budgeting, financials, and operational performance
• Drive menu innovation, ordering, and inventory management
• Be hands-on 80% of the time, bringing your culinary skills to life
• Manage catering production for both routine and special events

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.

• Excellent communication and client relationship management
• Solid understanding of financials, budgeting, and cost controls
• Ability to manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Experience with menu planning and catering coordination
• Comfortable being hands-on in kitchen operations

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 complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years         
Minimum Functional Experience  - 2 years