Campus Dining General Manager: Lead & Grow

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Sells (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a General Manager to lead campus food service programs. You’ll manage salaried and hourly teams, direct client relationships with university leadership, and oversee budgets and operations to drive program growth.

The role requires strong leadership, budget discipline, and a focus on compliance with safety and nutrition standards, while building partnerships with school officials and administrators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in food service with 2–3 years as a Food Service Director (Higher Education preferred).
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with POS systems and online reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead salaried managers and hourly staff across campus operations.
• Direct client relationships with campus leadership and school administrators.
• Train and develop Assistant Managers to support growth or new contracts.
• Oversee budgets, labor, food, and operating costs; ensure reports are completed on time.
• Drive sales, service quality, and facility upkeep; ensure food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

P&L accountability

Food service

Excel

Team management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

POS Systems

Online Reporting Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a General Manager to lead campus food service programs. You’ll manage salaried and hourly teams, direct client relationships with university leadership, and oversee budgets and operations to drive program growth.

The role requires strong leadership, budget discipline, and a focus on compliance with safety and nutrition standards, while building partnerships with school officials and administrators.