General Manager, Aviation Lounge 1

Sodexo hiring for General Manager, Aviation Lounge 1 jobs in Orlando, FL, US

Unit Description:

We are the Communities we serve!

This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!  SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture.  SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers.  SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments:  Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities.

Sodexo Live's! Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opening for a Club/Lounge General Manager at one of the busy, private airline lounges at Orlando International Airport (MCO).  The lounge is dedicated space for elite passengers to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy food from the the buffet or order beverages from the full-service bar.  We are seeking a dynamic and energetic general manager who is focused on elevating the guest experience. 

As the Club General Manager, you will have responsibility for daily operations and service staff including bartenders, cooks, supervisors and appearance care (custodial staff), and all food and beverage services for this private club. This is a hands-on manager role and will be very active in daily service operations. The ideal candidate will have food, beverage and culinary knowledge/experience, a strong eye for detail, overall excellent service standards and most important, be a true team leader. As the General Manager you will also be responsible for financials and cost controls.

If you have experience managing food and beverage outlets at a hotel, private club or other upscale hospitality venue, we want to hear from you!

Seeking bilingual candidates; the ability to communicate in Spanish would be helpful in managing this workforce.

The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of daily food operations and deliver a high-quality product;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly) staff; and/or
• ensure Sodexo standards are met to include compliance with company food and physical safety programs.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization;
• possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service;
• exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
• demonstrate working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems as well as menu graphics programs.

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance.  Sodexo, a long-standing leader in “quality of life solutions” around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself click here.

Take a closer look at Sodexo Live! and our Airport Lounge Segment:  Click Here

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.  Paid Airport Parking.

Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer:

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience   

Basic Management Experience - 5 years              

Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.