School Dining General Manager

Job Reference Number: 42254 | Full-Time, Onsite | Elior-School-Dining | Dolton West SD #148

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 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. This position requires frequent travel between accounts in IL & WI (with overnight stays).

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensure staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Handle budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Confer with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.
• Address customer service needs.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations within multiple units.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
• 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.

Qualifications (Nice-to-haves)

• Previous experience in school dining under NSLP.
• Previous experience in food service contract services.
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification.

Location

School Dining accounts in IL & WI.

Pay

Up to $85,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical (Full-Time Employees).
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Voluntary 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 (Full-Time Employees).
• Paid Time Off.

About Elior School Dining

Elior School Dining partners with public and charter schools across the country, serving millions of meals that meet NSLP guidelines while exceeding expectations. We create thoughtful, customized dining experiences rooted in fresh food, student voice, and collaboration – fueling school pride, smart choices, and brighter futures with every meal.