General Manager 3 Food - Schools (Enrollment < 2,500)

Sodexo

$80K — $113K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree required, bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 2-5 years of management experience in food service or related fields.
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on team culture and employee development.
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control.
  • Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily food service operations with an emphasis on quality and efficiency.
  • Develop and mentor team members to enhance their performance and engagement.
  • Manage financial performance to meet operational goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and customers.
  • Influence and negotiate with various organizational parts for successful outcomes.

Benefits

  • Lead teams to deliver exceptional food and nutrition services.
  • Drive operational excellence while achieving financial targets.
  • Develop strong client and customer partnerships for enhanced service.
  • Gain extensive experience in managing fast-paced food operations.
  • Access professional development and coaching opportunities.
  • Collaborate across departments to innovate service delivery.
  • Join a mission-driven organization focusing on nutrition and customer care.
Full Job Description
This role supports Deer Park and Riverside School Districts in WA.

Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred.

About the job

In this leadership role, you will oversee daily food service operations, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You'll guide and develop your team while managing financial performance and building strong relationships with clients and customers to support sustained success.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $80168 per year - $113960 per year

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you
  • Lead dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services in diverse environments.
  • Drive operational excellence while meeting financial goals and performance targets.
  • Develop meaningful client and customer partnerships that enhance service quality and loyalty.
  • Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, fast-paced food service operations.
  • Influence team growth through coaching, engagement, and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate across departments to innovate and improve service delivery.
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on nutrition, customer care, and operational success.


What you'll bring
  • Proven experience in food service management or directorship, preferably in large or complex settings.
  • Leadership skills with a track record of building positive team culture, employee retention, and staff development.
  • Solid financial expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.
  • Hands-on, results-oriented approach with the skillset to support and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and maintain strong client relationships.


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 2-5 years
  • Related Experience: 2-5 years


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.

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