General Manager 6 - Food Job at Sodexo, Orono, ME

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  • Sodexo
  • Orono, ME

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview:

Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do!

 

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! 

 

Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager 6 - Food for the University of Maine , located in beautiful Orono, Maine . Situated along the Stillwater River, UMaine is a vibrant, flagship institution serving the state, the nation, and the world through its teaching, research, and outreach mission.

 

Sodexo proudly manages residential dining, multiple retail venues, and catering services at UMaine. As students today seek healthier, more flexible, and tech-forward dining experiences,

 

The University of Maine is a showcase account for the state and one of the largest campuses in Sodexo’s New England portfolio. Dining operations include Residential Dining, Retail, Catering, and Concessions , serving over 3,200 residential students and the greater Orono community. The campus features Division I athletics , frequent community events, and innovative dining technology such as KiwiBots —making it a high-visibility, high-impact environment for a strong hospitality leader.

Incentives: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! What You'll Do:
  • Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight for all dining operations, including residential dining, retail, catering, and concessions.

  • Deliver outstanding guest experiences through exceptional food quality, service, and innovation.

  • Develop and manage financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, and cost control to meet or exceed company and client goals.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships—acting as the primary dining representative to the student body, university administration, and the President’s Office .

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse management team and hourly workforce.

  • Drive strategic planning and continuous improvement to enhance the overall student dining experience.

  • Ensure all Sodexo standards, policies, and safety protocols are consistently met or exceeded.

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:
  • Proven success leading large-scale dining operations within higher education, hospitality, or a related industry.

  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-unit budgets and complex operations.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.

  • A passion for student engagement and creating memorable campus dining experiences.

  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-visibility environment with a strong customer-service focus.

  • Experience overseeing union employees preferred.

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 complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements:

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work at office, Local area, Worldwide, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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