General Manager 2 Food - Schools (Enrollment < 2,500) - Sodexo

Unit Description

Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do!

Sodexo Schools is seeking a hands on General Manager 2- Food to support Wayside Academy school located in Framingham, MA.

There will be full responsibility of food operations.  You will lead a team of 10 Employees and will manage all daily operations for both accounts. The best qualified candidate will have previous experience working in a National School Lunch Account with  knowledge of USDA regulations.  We are seeking candidates who have operated multi-feeding sites and have strong financial & analytical skills and quality food presentation skills.  Qualified candidates must also possess strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain exceptional Client and Customer Relations within the District. 

The General Manager 2 will direct all contract management service operations at this account that include Wayside Academy. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account. We are seeking candidates who have operated multi-feeding sites and have strong financial & analytical skills and quality food presentation skills.  Qualified candidates must also possess strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain exceptional Client and Customer Relations within the District. 

Excellent opportunity for a General Manager who is looking for a true work/life balance, with nights, weekends, most holidays off!! 

The successful candidate will: 

• have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• deliver high quality food service;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals; 
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• develop strategic plans;
• create a positive environment; and/or
• ensure Sodexo standards are met.
• Valid Drivers licenses.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who: 

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
• has experience working within K-12 services and National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; and
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED

Basic Management Experience - 2 years

Basic Functional Experience – 3 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.