General Manager Food - Child Nutrition
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking its next General Manager for K12 Food Service Operations in Shawnee, OK. Candidates must possess strong client relations skills, budgetary management, USDA NSLP knowledge and employee engagement. Duties will include but are not limited to budgets and P&L management, training, HR responsibilities and day to day food service operations including menu management, point of sales operations, ordering, nutritional software, vendor management and marketing. This is an on-site position. 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
- Proven experience managing food service
- Strong financial acumen with ability to create and manage budgets
- Knowledge of K-12 nutrition programs and USDA regulations
- Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
- ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- 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
- 3 years of management experience
- 4 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience
Responsibilities
- Supervise front-of-house operations and food production staff.
- Oversee purchasing and receiving of food and supplies.
- Monitor inventory and perform data entry in the financial system.
- Ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and meet Sodexo standards.
- Deliver high-quality food service and achieve company and client financial targets.
- Develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships.
- Create strategic plans to drive operational success.
- Foster a positive team environment and promote employee engagement.
- Maintain compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
- Utilize automated systems for food inventory, ordering, and production management
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
