Day-Shift K-12 Food Service Ops Lead

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri day shift

Benefits package

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC in Buckeye, AZ, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead daily K–12 foodservice operations, uphold quality, and ensure a welcoming dining environment for students and staff. You will coach teams, handle hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management, while driving labor efficiency and cost control.

You will also ensure food safety and compliance with district and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in foodservice or hospitality, including fresh food production.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, inventory and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure consistent food quality, portioning, presentation and service.
• Lead team development including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling and performance management.
• Drive financial performance by managing labor, controlling costs and cash handling.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, labor and workplace standards.
• Partner with GM and district stakeholders to meet client expectations and deliver excellent student experiences.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Scheduling

Labor management

Inventory management

Cost control

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service/management degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

POS systems

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC in Buckeye, AZ, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead daily K–12 foodservice operations, uphold quality, and ensure a welcoming dining environment for students and staff. You will coach teams, handle hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management, while driving labor efficiency and cost control.

You will also ensure food safety and compliance with district and regulatory standards.