General Manager / Chef Manager

Role Overview

Join Sodexo as a GM/Chef Manager at Pinewood Preparatory School in beautiful Summerville, South Carolina, just minutes from historic Charleston. This position leads a high-quality culinary program in a premier independent school known for strong academics and a vibrant community. Reporting to the District Manager, you will oversee all aspects of dining operations, including culinary execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction while leading a small on-site team. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily execution of culinary and dining operations
• Oversee food production, menu planning, and quality standards
• Manage inventory, food safety, and regulatory compliance
• Drive financial performance, including budgeting and cost controls
• Build, train, and engage a team of 6–8 employees 
• Manage retail and catering programs while ensuring client 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:

 

• 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

• Experience managing culinary or food service operations
• Strong financial acumen with ability to create and manage budgets
• Knowledge of food safety standards and compliance requirements
• Leadership experience with employee engagement and team development
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• ServSafe Certification (preferred or required)

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years         Minimum Functional Experience  - 2 years