General Manager
Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC•Dearborn, MI
•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite
About The Position
Lead with Purpose. Become a General Manager in K-12 Food Service! Are you ready to take the reins and drive impact in a school district's food service program? As a General Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team, oversee daily operations, and build strong relationships with district leaders. all while ensuring students receive high-quality, nutritious meals. This is your opportunity to combine leadership, strategy, and service to make a real difference every day.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or relevant vocational training
- Minimum 5 years of experience in food service, with 2-3 years as a Food Service Director
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
- P&L accountability experience and strong cost control skills
- Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit (driving required)
- Deep knowledge of food service trends, food safety, cost controls, and K-12 nutrition standards
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with executive leadership
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- K-12 experience preferred
- Experience with POS systems and online reporting tools preferred
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Manage salaried managers and hourly associates across multiple school sites
- Direct all aspects of account management and client relationships
- Train and develop Assistant Managers to support business expansion or new contracts
- Lead innovative efforts to increase student participation and support academic success
- Build and maintain strong relationships with district administrators and school boards
- Hire, train, evaluate, and support the development of all staff
- Oversee budget preparation and manage labor, food, and operational costs
- Ensure timely completion of required reports including inventory, production, and payroll
- Oversee food preparation and service in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards
- Drive performance in sales, service, facility appearance, and cleanliness through staff training and development
- Follow all cash handling and reconciliation procedures
- Support daily service operations when needed to ensure smooth functioning
- Implement marketing and promotional activities to support program growth
- Fulfill additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
