Lead with Purpose – Become a General Manager in K-12 Food Service! Are you ready to take the reins and drive impact in a school district’s food service program? As a General Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team, oversee daily operations, and build strong relationships with district leaders — all while ensuring students receive high-quality, nutritious meals. This is your opportunity to combine leadership, strategy, and service to make a real difference every day. Position Summary The General Manager is responsible for overseeing food service operations across a school district site or group of sites. This includes leadership of salaried and hourly teams, direct client communication, financial oversight, operational efficiency, and program growth. The role requires a strong balance of leadership, strategy, and hands-on involvement in service and execution. Key Responsibilities • Manage salaried managers and hourly associates across multiple school sites • Direct all aspects of account management and client relationships • Train and develop Assistant Managers to support business expansion or new contracts • Lead innovative efforts to increase student participation and support academic success • Build and maintain strong relationships with district administrators and school boards • Hire, train, evaluate, and support the development of all staff • Oversee budget preparation and manage labor, food, and operational costs • Ensure timely completion of required reports including inventory, production, and payroll • Oversee food preparation and service in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards • Drive performance in sales, service, facility appearance, and cleanliness through staff training and development • Follow all cash handling and reconciliation procedures • Support daily service operations when needed to ensure smooth functioning • Implement marketing and promotional activities to support program growth • Fulfill additional duties as assigned Qualifications • Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred • Minimum 5 years of experience in food service, with 2–3 years as a Food Service Director (K-12 experience preferred) • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat • Experience with POS systems and online reporting tools preferred • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills • P&L accountability experience and strong cost control skills • Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit (driving required) • Deep knowledge of food service trends, food safety, cost controls, and K-12 nutrition standards • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with executive leadership Physical & Work Environment Requirements • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally • Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands • Moderate noise level in the work environment • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional extended weeks • Requires driving and attendance at meetings or company events We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.