General Manager Food - Child Nutrition

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking it's next General Manager for K12 Food Service Operations in Shawnee, OK.  Candidates must possess strong client relations skills, budgetary management, USDA NSLP knowledge and employee engagement.   Duties will include but are not limited to budgets and P&L management, training, HR responsibilities and day to day food service operations including menu management, point of sales operations, ordering, nutritional software, vendor management and marketing.  This is an on-site position.

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

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

• Proven experience managing food service 
• Strong financial acumen with ability to create and manage budgets
• Knowledge of K-12 nutrition programs and USDA regulations
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong client relationship and communication skills

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