General Manager Food - Schools

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 to lead food services for Southwest Community Schools in Sullivan, Indiana. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about K‑12 dining and motivated by making a meaningful daily impact on students, staff, and the broader school community.

As the GM, you will oversee all aspects of the food service program while shaping a positive and engaging dining experience across the district. You’ll lead and develop on‑site teams, strengthen client and school partnerships, and ensure programs consistently deliver quality, efficiency, and innovation. Beyond day‑to‑day operations, this role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, elevate service standards, and build a culture of pride and accountability.

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.

Annual incentive eligible.

• Have exceptional client service mentality and executive presence.
• Support a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Develop exceptional client relations and ensure the campus food service program goals align with client needs.
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals.
• Integrate fully within our client's organization and be a trusted advisor with a customer service focus.
• Create a positive work environment.

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.

• Ability to direct other leaders in a high-volume business.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L background.
• Experience driving employee engagement and student satisfaction through strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of client contracts and ability to ensure compliance.
• Can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service.

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.

• Minimum Education Requirement:
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Management
  
  Experience:
  
  3 years.
• Minimum Functional
  
  Experience:
  
  4 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

US‑IN‑SULLIVAN, US‑IN‑TERRE HAUTE, US‑IN‑INDIANAPOLIS, US‑KY‑GREATER LOUISVILLE.

System

Category:
Food Service

Employment Status:
Full‑Time, Exempt

Posted Range: $64,600 to $83,600

Company Segment: SCHOOL SERVICES, On‑Site