General Manager 5 - Food

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.  Share your vision and inspire others by working with Sodexo Healthcare! 

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager for Food and Nutrition Services at UnityPoint Health in the Quad cities, which include Rock Island and Moline in Illinois and Bettendorf and Davenport in Iowa. This role has full accountability for the Food and Nutrition programs at those locations.

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s license record check is required. 

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

• Have oversight of day-to-day food service operations
• Deliver predictable top and bottom-line results at the site, relentless focus on driving efficiency, an edge in execution, and makes difficult decisions
• Drive change and create a culture where change is embraced and operationalized. Bring innovation to client organization through deployment of Sodexo programs and brand
• Oversee Sodexo’s Patient Dining Program and daily meal rounding inclusive of service recovery

• Collaborate with clinical, food service and interdisciplinary teams to enhance the patient experience
• Perform tray assessments to ensure food quality and presentation and tray accuracy
• Manages cash handling protocols & control procedures according to Sodexo policies

• Mentor, develop, and retain managers and frontline staff
• Develop and maintain client and customer relationships

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.

• Have a background in food service or culinary management
• Strong strategic leadership skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact from frontline to C-suite
• 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
• Have exceptional organization, attention to detail, and a self-starter mindset

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years