General Manager 3 Food - Schools

Sodexo Careers • Greater Louisville, IN

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About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 to lead food services for a potential sale at a K‑12 school district in Indiana . If you’re energized by leading teams, elevating dining experiences, and making a daily impact, this role offers the opportunity to do all three. As the GM, you’ll do more than oversee operations—you’ll shape the student experience by driving innovation, strengthening service excellence, and empowering a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional results. This is an exciting role for someone who thrives on building strong client relationships, inspiring teams, and leading a program toward growth, consistency, and long‑term success. 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

• 4 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience with demonstrated experience ensuring USDA guidelines within student nutrition programs, such as the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• ability to direct other leaders in a high-volume busin ess
• have strong financial acumen, and P&L background
• experience driving employee engagement and student satisfaction through strong leadership skills
• knowledge of client contracts and ability to ensure compliance
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
• Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 4 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs

Responsibilities

• have exceptional client service mentality and executive presence
• support a diverse and inclusive workforce
• develop exceptional client relations and ensure the campus food service program goals align with client needs
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals
• integrate fully within our client's organization and be a trusted advisor with a customer service focus
• create a positive work environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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