General Manager 3 Food - Schools

Sodexo Careers•Geneva, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an innovative, forward‑thinking General Manager 3 to lead the food service program for Geneva School District 304 , a vibrant district serving 10 schools across a 23‑square‑mile community. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who is energized by creativity, student‑centered programming, and building strong partnerships with district leaders, families, and the community. As the senior‑most Sodexo leader onsite, you will oversee the full scope of our food service operations—ensuring excellence in service, compliance, financial performance, and team engagement. This role is ideal for a candidate coming from colleges & universities, independent schools, or strong off‑program environments who is ready to bring fresh ideas into a collaborative K12 setting. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

Requirements

Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively.
Have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.
Can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service.
Love inspiring teams and creating a positive, student‑focused dining culture.
Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate’s degree with academic major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 4 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience
A vehicle and valid drivers license is required.

Nice To Haves

Bring fresh thinking from higher education, independent schools, or off‑program sectors.

Responsibilities

Full operational and contract oversight for nutrition services across 10 district schools —including a high school, two middle schools, six elementary schools, and a preschool.
A team you will hire, train, mentor, and develop to deliver an outstanding student dining experience.
Strategic planning for menus, programming, and special events that spark student excitement and engage the community.
Strong financial and administrative leadership—including payroll, forecasting, and cash controls.
Relationships that matter: building trust with district partners, maintaining high customer satisfaction, and ensuring Sodexo is seen as a collaborative, solutions‑driven partner.