General Manager - School Nutrition

Sodexo Careers • Greater St. Louis Area, MO

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About The Position

Sodexo Schools is seeking a General Manager to lead student/child nutrition for a school district in St. Louis, Missouri This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality food service delivery, operational excellence, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to manage a dynamic team while maintaining exceptional client and customer relationships. Relocation Assistance Available

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement).
• 5+ years of management experience.
• 4+ years in school nutrition program management.
• Proven track record of leadership and employee engagement.
• Culinary production experience with strong safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory and management systems
• 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 Minimum 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees