General Manager 2 - Food

Role Overview

General Manager - The Good Eating Company

Location: Dublin, California

Do you believe food should be more than just fuel-it should be an experience? At The Good Eating Company, we're on a mission to transform workplace dining into something extraordinary. We're looking for a General Manager who shares our passion for hospitality, local ingredients, and unforgettable flavors.

About the Role

As General Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our café's success. You'll oversee all aspects of operations-from team leadership and guest experience to financial performance and vendor partnerships. Your role will be to inspire, coach, and empower a diverse team to deliver warm, welcoming service and a top-tier dining experience every single day.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a team across front-of-house and back-of-house operations
• Ensure operational excellence in service, food quality, and presentation
• Manage budgets and financial performance to achieve business goals
• Build strong vendor and client relationships to support sustainable growth
• Foster a culture of hospitality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

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 Leadership Experience in hospitality or food service management
• Operational Expertise in café or restaurant environments
• Financial Confidence with budgets, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Hospitality Heart and a genuine love for food and service
• Relationship Skills to build strong partnerships with clients, vendors, and teams
• Adaptability & Drive to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings
• Commitment to Excellence in safety, service, and presentation

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years