General Manager 3 Food - K12 Schools

About the role

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 to lead dining operations for West Warwick Public Schools, a long-standing K-12 partnership in central Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of food service operations across the school district, ensuring exceptional service and program compliance
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and achieving operational targets
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, federal and state nutrition requirements, food safety standards, and Sodexo policies
• Develop, coach, and engage frontline managers and employees to build a strong, service-focused team culture
• Foster positive partnerships with district administrators, staff, students, families, and community stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and student participation

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. 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

What We Offer

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

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.