Unit Description

Sodexo School Services is seeking a highly motivated General Manager to direct our child nutrition partnership for public schools in Quincy, WA . Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with stellar communication skills and the ability to effectively manage front-line production employees in a dynamic environment.

Our General Manager will have operational and financial over-site for the food and nutrition department. Candidates must have the knowledge & insight on how to lead staff members to ensure operational efficiency. This position also requires someone who has a strong financial acumen, ability to communicate effectively, and be able to respond to the needs of district administration, staff, employees as well as parents, students and community. Must be able to provide strong leadership and direction to the food service department with a focus on providing innovative and high quality programs. Valid driver's license and completed college degree are required.

The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of day-to-day operations;

• create a positive working environment;

• have a strong financial acumen and achieve company and client financial targets and goals;

• have experience managing multiple locations;

• integrate fully within our client’s organization becoming a trusted adviser and member of the accounts leadership team;

• develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth;

• create an exceptional student experience through marketing, menu design, and food quality; and

• lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction;

• ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments;

• sustain client satisfaction and retention; and

• maintain strong employee relations.

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.

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 – 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

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 4 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience

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

Location US-WA-QUINCY

System ID 974845

Category Food Service

Relocation Type No

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $61100 to $92400

Company : Segment Desc SCHOOL SERVICES

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