Role OverviewThe General Manager will lead the food service team to deliver nutritious meals to students and staff, oversee daily operations, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
What You Will Do
The General Manager will inspire and lead the team, manage budgets, staffing, and vendor relationships, and foster a positive kitchen culture.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in food service management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in restaurant or food service operations
- Minimum 3-5 years of general management experience with full P&L responsibility
- 3 years' experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required
- Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required
- ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
- Strong business acumen including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
- Proficiency in POS platforms, scheduling software, and reporting tools
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for business planning, analysis, and communication
- Demonstrated success in driving sales growth, controlling costs, and achieving profitability targets
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams
- Experience in multi-unit oversight or area management a plus
- Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling
- Bi-lingual in Spanish highly desirable
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Family-friendly schedule
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid holidays, time off, and retirement plans
- A chance to shape a food program that supports learning, growth, and equity
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