School Dining General Manager

About the role

We are looking to add a motivated, effective General Manager to our School Dining team in IL & WI. As a General Manager , you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that students, faculty and clients never miss a meal.

Responsibilities

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Managing and leading a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.
• Addressing customer service needs.

Requirements

• Must-haves:
  • At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations.
  • Previous experience with industrial cooking.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
  • The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
  • Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Nice-to-haves:
  • Previous experience in school dining under NSLP.
  • Previous experience in food service contract management.
  • ServSafe and/or HACCP certification.

Qualifications

Must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food service operations and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Unum offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

Pay

Up to $85,000 (+ bonus)

Schedule

Hybrid