General Manager 2 - Food

Role Overview

General Manager 2 – Corporate Dining

Location: Camden, NJ – American Water

 

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a customer‑focused, strategic, and hands‑on General Manager 2 to lead our dining operations at American Water in Camden, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished leader who thrives in a client‑focused environment and enjoys managing a diverse and energetic food service program.

About the Operation

You’ll oversee a vibrant, multi‑station café that offers:

• Breakfast & Lunch service (Monday–Friday)
• Deli, grill, pizza, and salad bar
• Catering services
• Coffee bar & free office coffee programs

This role is perfect for someone who loves a dynamic operation with variety and daily engagement.

Incentives

Schedule & Work-Life Balance Monday–Friday Occasional evenings, typically for events or reviews No weekends Enjoy the stability of corporate dining while still leading a lively and engaging operation.

What You'll Do

As the General Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for the client and will be responsible for:

🔹 Client Relationship & Business Leadership

• Acting as the on-site leader and main liaison with the client
• Delivering Quarterly Business Reviews and driving operational excellence
• Managing the budget, financial performance, and forecasting

🔹 Team Leadership & Development

• Leading and developing a team of 1 salaried manager and 5 hourly employees
• Building a positive, collaborative culture rooted in accountability and growth
• Providing coaching, performance management, and daily support

🔹 Culinary & Operational Oversight

• Ensuring outstanding food quality and a welcoming guest experience
• Championing food safety, sanitation, and operational standards
• Supporting menu execution, service flow, and overall café performance

What We Offer

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.

What You Bring

• Strong leadership and people management — ability to develop teams, coach effectively, and hold staff accountable.
• Client relationship expertise — confidence managing a high‑visibility client and presenting business updates/QBRs.
• Operational excellence — experience overseeing multi‑station café operations, catering, and daily service flow.
• Financial acumen — ability to manage budgets, forecast, control costs, and understand P&L performance.
• Food safety and compliance knowledge — strong HACCP/ServSafe understanding and ability to enforce standards.
• Customer service and hospitality mindset — commitment to delivering a positive guest and client experience.

Who We Are

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 statu