General Manager 5 Food - Schools (Enrollment 2,500 - 9,999)

Sodexo•East Hartford, CT

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an innovative General Manager 5 to manage the food programs at East Hartford Public Schools. This role oversees the district’s USDA-compliant breakfast and lunch programs, ensuring nutritious, high-quality meals for all students through the Community Eligibility Program. We prioritize health and wellness by sourcing fresh, local produce and specialty items whenever possible. The General Manager will lead efforts to enhance service, maintain compliance, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for students. If you’re passionate about leadership, community, and creating positive change, join us and make a difference every day! 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. Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: 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 More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Requirements

ability to direct other leaders in a high-volume business
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 – 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 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