Assistant General Manager

Step into Leadership with Purpose – Become an Assistant General Manager in K‑12 Food Service! Ready to take your food service career to the next level? As an Assistant General Manager, you'll play a key role in leading teams, delivering high‑quality meals, and creating a positive dining experience for students and staff across a school district. If you're passionate about people, love problem‑solving, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact every single day.

The Assistant General Manager supports day‑to‑day food service operations at a district level. This includes managing staff, maintaining food quality and safety standards, ensuring client satisfaction, and achieving operational goals related to labor, cost control, and service.

• Oversee food preparation and service to meet quality and portioning standards
• Support sales, customer service, and cleanliness goals through staff training and positive leadership
• Ensure proper cash handling and compliance with company and district procedures
• Participate in hiring and termination decisions in partnership with the General Manager
• Cover operational roles as needed to support daily service
• Build and develop team performance and leadership skills
• Maintain communication with district clients and school administrators
• Ensure food and supply deliveries meet expectations and policies
• Monitor and support performance evaluations for staff
• Schedule team members based on labor goals and meal volumes
• Promote a friendly, responsive, and inclusive service environment
• Stay compliant with all health, safety, labor, and operational regulations
• Assist with trainings, meetings, and administrative tasks
• Ensure sound financial practices and accountability across assigned sites
• Control supply costs and assist short‑staffed units when necessary

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant vocational training (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food service and fresh food production
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with POS systems and online reporting tools preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit (driving required)
• Ability to manage independently and communicate with executive management

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands
• Moderate noise level in the work environment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional extended weeks
• Requires driving and occasional attendance at company meetings or events

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Program.

Seniority level
:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries
:
Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Base pay range
: $70,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr
Provided by SFE‑Southwest Food service Excellence. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.