Area General Manager, Food Services (Corrections Services)

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion.  Sodexo has an exciting opportunity for an Area General Manager, Food Services to lead operations for a new Corrections Services account launching in September 2026 in Calgary, Alberta.

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 annually

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and complete all required background screening requirements to work in a correctional facility.

At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact:

In your new role as our  Area General Manager Food Services ,  you will lead and direct multiple teams through their daily activities. Your role will include arranging all food services across multiple locations ensuring client satisfaction.

• You will lead your team through food safety training and lead a strong safety culture within a very high volume food service environment within a Corrections facility
• Provide formal supervision to employees, monitors the training and development of staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings 
• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following physical and food safety regulations. 
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC), Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), and Provincial Government Security Clearance.  Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and complete all required background screening requirements to work in a correctional facility.
• Post-secondary education in Business Management, Hospitality Management, Facilities Coordination, Environmental Services, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 7–9 years of experience in hospitality, guest services, catering, or related operational leadership roles.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing safety programs, return-to-work/modified duties programs, and strong familiarity with WCB, COR audits, and other related safety initiatives.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in supervisory and management roles.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong project management and analytical skills, including the ability to read, analyze, interpret, and forecast project cost reports and assess project status related to scheduling and costing.
• Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and interpreting financial data and profit and loss statements.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You  belong  in a company that allows you to  act  with purpose and  thrive  in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment  
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs  
• Countless opportunities for growth  
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability  
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards  here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.  

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

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