General Manager- School Nutrition - New Business

Whitsons Culinary Group • Sandwich, IL

409d • $45,000 - $45,000

About The Position

The General Manager for School Nutrition is responsible for overseeing the Food Nutrition/Dining Program for a student enrollment of 5000 or more. This role ensures compliance with USDA regulations and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines, while managing all aspects of food service operations, including budgeting, team management, and maintaining health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field.
• ServSafe certification and knowledge of local health and food safety ordinances.
• 3 years' experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director.
• Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs.
• Culinary background with a passion for food.
• Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence.
• Demonstrated experience in developing talent and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain systems and procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food products.
• Manage the program within budgetary guidelines established by Whitsons.
• Motivate, train, and manage subordinate team members.
• Provide necessary tools for the team to perform satisfactorily.
• Maintain harmonious working relationships with team members in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and prepare schools for inspections.
• Develop budgets and operational financial forecasts, explaining variances.
• Ensure sanitation and safety levels are met and staff are adequately trained.
• Coordinate and supervise production, merchandising, quality control, and labor management.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain team members using company systems and policies.
• Participate in wellness and nutrition committees and meetings.
• Spend 80% of the workday in schools observing and supporting the team.
• Conduct recurring inventory and maintain records to comply with standards.
• Control expenses such as food cost, labor cost, and operating expenses while providing exceptional customer service.
• Manage purchasing and utilization of government commodities.
• Prepare locations for internal QA audits using the 'Check Yes' tools.
• Execute marketing promotions according to the marketing calendar and ensure merchandising is current.
• Maintain an 80% or above score on the Whitsons Internal Audit and show improvement each year.
• Adhere to all company and district policies and ensure team understanding.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $45,000 per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED