Assistant General Manager

Southwest Foodservice Excellence • Buckeye, AZ

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About The Position

SFE is hiring an Assistant General Manager to support, lead, and elevate daily operations across K–12 foodservice sites. The role helps deliver healthy, great-tasting meals and a consistent, high-quality experience that meets district goals and exceeds expectations. Key areas include team development, cost control, food safety, and service excellence. The Assistant General Manager reports to the General Manager.

The position offers compensation of $60,000–$65,000 per year. SFE describes the schedule as Monday–Friday, day shift, and offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k), employer-contributed Health Savings Accounts, telemedicine, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and flexible options when life changes. Applicants are invited to complete a brief Predictive Index survey during the interview process.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of foodservice or hospitality experience, including fresh food production.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management (MPLH), inventory, and cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and POS or reporting systems.
• Must be able to meet all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in food service management, culinary arts, nutrition, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure consistent execution of food quality, portioning, presentation, and service standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Support team leadership and development, including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management to drive engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Drive financial performance by managing labor (MPLH), controlling food and supply costs, and ensuring accurate cash handling and adherence to financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with company, district, and regulatory requirements related to food safety, sanitation, labor, and workplace standards.
• Partner with the General Manager and district stakeholders to meet client expectations, support site operations as needed, and deliver an outstanding customer experience for students, staff, and families.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage for eligible employees.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees.
• Vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options.
• Employer-contributed Health Savings Accounts.
• Telemedicine access.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible options when life changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED