Sodexo General Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sodexo.
Sodexo
General Manager
Executive Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was straightforward. It began with a hiring manager meeting, followed by a final presentation to the current GM. There was a phone screening, but it was more of a background check than a formal interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are your aspirations for the first year?
- What do you envision for yourself in five years?
- Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Sodexo
General Manager
Manager Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I saw an APPA posting for a General Manager of Facilities role and applied. The recruiter called me back the next business day for a 30-minute screening call to check my interest in the job, location, and pay. They also got enough info to see if I might be a good fit. At the end of the call, I got a link to apply online with Sodexo and was set up for a 30-minute competency interview the next day. Sodexo has a big list of competencies, some general and some specific to the role. The second interview focused on behavioral questions related to these competencies. To prep, I thought about my achievements in relation to these competencies and used the format they sent me (they provided an interview guide). I'm now waiting to see if I'll get an in-person interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an experience where you began a project and realized a critical resource was unavailable?
Sodexo
General Manager
Executive Average Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Case
It was a 2 stage interview process. First was a basic review of my CV and experience, then a competency-based interview. No verbal or psychometric tests were involved. I had to prepare a presentation on how I'd drive brand standards and measure them, which was followed by a panel interview with HR and operations. Finally, I had a 20-minute chat with the MD as a sense check, where I was asked about managing budget and P&L and the levers I'd use to drive margin.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What impact would you make in your first six months?
- Could you outline your strategy for driving and measuring brand standards?
- Describe your approach to managing the budget and P&L.
Sodexo General Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sodexo interview reports.
“What factors should be considered when inventory levels are excessively high?”
Read reports →“How long do you intend to remain in the area?”
Read reports →“If I requested a budget, what elements would you include in the report?”
Read reports →“How do you go about making long-term plans for a business segment?”
Read reports →“How do you approach managing an employee who is difficult to work with?”
Read report →“What actions would you take to increase profit margins?”
Read report →“How would you plan the stages of a catering event if you were in a management position but had no prior catering experience?”
Read report →“What do you envision for yourself in five years?”
Read report →“What's the biggest challenge you'd face when taking over a unit where everyone is set in their ways?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 33 Sodexo interview reports.