General Manager - School​/Child Nutrition

Role Overview

Sodexo Schools is seeking a General Manager to lead student/child nutrition for a school district in Springfield, Missouri
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This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality food service delivery, operational excellence, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to manage a dynamic team while maintaining exceptional client and customer relationships.

Relocation Assistance Available

• Supervise front-of-house operations and food production staff.
• Oversee purchasing and receiving of food and supplies.
• Monitor inventory and perform data entry in the financial system.
• Ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and meet Sodexo standards.
• Deliver high-quality food service and achieve company and client financial targets.
• Develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships.
• Create strategic plans to drive operational success.
• Foster a positive team environment and promote employee engagement.
• Maintain compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Utilize automated systems for food inventory, ordering, and production management.

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.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement).
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of management experience.
  • 4+ years in school nutrition program management.
• Proven track record of leadership and employee engagement.
• Culinary production experience with strong safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory and management systems.

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 s 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.

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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