General Manager 3 - Food

General Manager 3 Culinary Leadership in the Heart of Lima

Location : Lima, OH Where Culinary Passion Meets Operational Excellence Ready to take your culinary leadership to a place where your impact goes beyond the kitchen? We're looking for a dynamic General Manager with strong culinary roots to lead a thriving food service operation in Lima, OHa welcoming community charm, lower cost of living, and a slower pace of life that lets you focus on what you love : great food and great people. This is more than just a jobit's an opportunity to shape a dining experience that brings comfort, quality, and innovation to every plate. Whether you're a chef-turned-leader or an experienced food service professional with a passion for team development, this role gives you the space and autonomy to make a real difference.

Incentives This is temporary in nature and could last up to 6-12 months.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day operations across front and back of house, including full-service dining
• Ensure top-tier food quality, safety, and presentation through daily kitchen inspections
• Drive consistency and excellence across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night service
• Innovate and implement systems to streamline operations and boost team performance
• Ensure compliance with HACCP protocols and all food safety regulations
• Manage scheduling, staffing, and payroll for a 7-day service operation
• Deliver operational reports and insights to clients and internal stakeholders
• Build a strong team culture with coaching, training, and engagement
• Develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships built on trust and satisfaction

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 :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Proven experience in culinary leadership or food service operations A hands-on, culinary-driven approach with a love for exceptional food Strong working knowledge of kitchen systems, food safety, and quality control Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams toward shared goals A customer-first mindset with a passion for service excellence Experience in client communications, employee development, and managing multiple service lines

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 status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 3 years Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years