General Manager 4 Food - Schools
Role Overview
Sodexo is seeking an experienced General Manager 4 to manage a comprehensive K-12 nutrition program for a growing Florida school district located in Arcadia, Florida-just minutes from beautiful Punta Gorda and the Gulf Coast. In this role, you will guide daily operations, enhance program quality, and support a committed team. This district serves just over 5,000 students across 6 school locations with a dedicated team of 45 employees, and the client is seeking an enhanced, forward-thinking program that delivers excellence every day. You'll collaborate closely with district partners to deliver safe, nutritious, and engaging dining experiences that positively impact students every day.
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.
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Incentives
Relocation Assistance and Annual Incentive Package Eligible
What You'll Do
- Lead daily food service operations across six school locations, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance
- Develop, mentor, and empower a dedicated team of 45 employees
- Partner closely with district leadership to enhance program performance and student satisfaction
- Implement innovative solutions to drive operational efficiency and program growth
- Manage financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting
- Ensure an excellent dining experience aligned with district goals and community expectations
What We Offer
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 You Bring
- Strong leadership experience in food service or K-12 operations
- Ability to create, manage, and analyze budgets effectively
- Experience developing teams and improving operational processes
- Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements
- Strong communication and client-relationship skills
- ServSafe Certification
Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - 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
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 4 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion