General Manager

Southwest Foodservice Excellence • Coweta, OK

12d

About The Position

The General Manager leads and supports food service operations across a school district, helping deliver quality meals and service in every cafeteria. Reporting to the District Manager, this role oversees daily department operations and account performance, develops employees and managers, maintains relationships with district leadership, and ensures operational and financial goals are met. The position focuses on food quality, service, safety, sanitation, program growth, and creating safe, welcoming dining environments for students and school communities.

The role offers a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule that follows the school calendar. The posting describes competitive pay and benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k), employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts, wellness resources, employee discounts, and flexible options when life changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training.
• At least 5 years of food service and fresh food production experience.
• Experience managing food cost controls, P&L accountability, production, sanitation, catering, and K-12 food service operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, POS systems, and online reporting platforms.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR audit, nationwide criminal background check, and fingerprint analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, culinary arts, business, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Food Service Director, preferably within the K-12 market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily Food Service Department operations, including direct client interaction and overall account performance.
• Manage, hire, train, and develop managers and staff; set expectations, evaluate performance, and resolve issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with district leadership, including administrative staff and the Board of Trustees.
• Develop and manage the annual budget, meeting targets for labor, food costs, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Drive program growth and participation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical coverage for eligible employees.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees.
• Vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options.
• Employer-contributed Health Savings Accounts.
• Wellness tools, including Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible options when life changes.
• Monday–Friday, day-shift schedules; nights, weekends, and summers off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED