General Manager 4 Food - Schools (Enrollment 2,500-9,999)

Sodexo•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Sodexo School Services is seeking a highly motivated General Manager for K12 Food Service operations for Geary County Schools. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, client relationships, budgetary management and employee relations. This role will be responsible for day-to-day food service operations including but not limited to supply management, menu development, employee engagement, HR and training along with full budgetary responsibilities. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office, point of sales systems, nutritional software, and USDA NSLP regulations. Our General Manager will have operational and financial over-site for the food and nutrition department. Candidates must have the knowledge & insight on how to lead staff members to ensure operational efficiency. This position also requires someone who has a strong financial acumen, ability to communicate effectively, and be able to respond to the needs of district administration, staff, employees as well as parents, students and community. Must be able to provide strong leadership and direction to the food service department with a focus on providing innovative and high-quality programs.

Requirements

Solid work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
Prior experience working within K-12 services and National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
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

Responsibilities

have oversight of day-to-day operations
create a positive working environment
have a strong financial acumen and achieve company and client financial targets and goals
have experience managing multiple locations
integrate fully within our client’s organization becoming a trusted adviser and member of the accounts leadership team
develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth
create an exceptional student experience through marketing, menu design, and food quality
lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction
ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments
sustain client satisfaction and retention
maintain strong employee relations