General Manager - EastSide Charter School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group
Wilmington, DE
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Budget Management, Charter Schools, Communication Skills, Food Delivery, Food Safety, Food Services, Futures, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nutrition, Operations, Organizational Skills, Regulations, Safety Compliance, ServSafe Certification, Team Lead/Manager, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Wilmington, DE
POSTED
6 days ago
Food Service General Manager - Lead with Purpose in School Nutrition!
School Dining Leadership
Are you a food service leader who's passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service General Manager and take the lead in a mission-driven kitchen that fuels young minds and futures.
What You'll Do:
Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff
Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety
Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being
Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.)
Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals
Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture
We're Looking For:
3-5 years of experience in food service management (K-12 or institutional preferred)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations
A hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability
A chance to shape a food program that supports learning, growth, and equity
About Us:
At Whitsons, we believe that every school meal is an opportunity to fuel success. As our General Manager, you'll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride. Your leadership will help create a kitchen that's more than a workplace-it's a hub of health, learning, and community.
Apply now and bring your leadership to the lunch line-one student, one meal at a time! At Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time.