General Manager Food - Schools

Overview

Sodexo is seeking an experienced General Manager 4 to manage a comprehensive K-12 nutrition program for a growing Florida school district located in Arcadia, Florida—just minutes from beautiful Punta Gorda and the Gulf Coast.

In this role, you will guide daily operations, enhance program quality, and support a committed team. This district serves just over 5,000 students across 6 school locations with a dedicated team of 45 employees, and the client is seeking an enhanced, forward-thinking program that delivers excellence every day. You’ll collaborate closely with district partners to deliver safe, nutritious, and engaging dining experiences that positively impact students every day.

• Lead daily food service operations across six school locations, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance
• Develop, mentor, and empower a dedicated team of 45 employees
• Partner closely with district leadership to enhance program performance and student satisfaction
• Implement innovative solutions to drive operational efficiency and program growth
• Manage financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting
• Ensure an excellent dining experience aligned with district goals and community expectations

Incentives:

Relocation Assistance and Annual Incentive Package Eligible.

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

• Strong leadership experience in K-12 operations
• Ability to create, manage, and analyze budgets effectively
• Experience developing teams and improving operational processes
• Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements
• Strong communication and client-relationship skills
• Serv Safe Certification

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.

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.

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.