**Role Overview** **Be the Leader Who Inspires Excellence** At Sodexo, we don’t just serve meals — **we create experiences that bring people together** . We are seeking a dynamic **General Manager** to lead operations for a **high‑profile Corporate Services account** in Milpitas, California. This is an opportunity to shape a best‑in‑class food program that reflects quality, innovation, and genuine hospitality. As the General Manager, you will oversee a multifaceted operation that includes a **Corporate Café and Catering Services** . Your leadership will energize employees, delight clients, and strengthen the workplace community. You’ll serve as the face of Sodexo for a client partnership, ensuring every detail of the operation reflects our commitment to excellence. This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact by building connections, driving results, and shaping a culture of service excellence. **What You'll Do** + Lead all daily operations for the Corporate Café and Catering program + Serve as the primary point of contact for a new, high‑profile client, ensuring strong partnership and satisfaction + Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing on‑site team focused on hospitality and service excellence + Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and strategic planning + Ensure flawless execution of catering events, from planning to service delivery + Elevate the guest experience through quality, innovation, and consistent operational standards + Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and corporate policies + Drive continuous improvement across service, culinary execution, and operational efficiency **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 background in **corporate dining** , **catering** , and **retail food operations** + A client‑savvy, customer‑focused mindset with the ability to build trust and credibility + Proven financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control + Experience leading diverse teams in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment + A passion for culinary and hospitality and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences + The ability to think strategically while managing day‑to‑day operations with precision **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. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . **Qualifications & Requirements** Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience – 5 years Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years **Location** _US-CA-MILPITAS_ **System ID** _986161_ **Category** _Food Service_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ _Exempt_ **Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_ _On-Site_