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General Manager – K-12 Food Service
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
* High school diploma, GED, or relevant vocational training (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.
Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr – $70,000.00/yr
Location: Blythewood, SC
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