General Manager

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Monday-Friday day-shift schedules

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Descripción de la vacante

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a District Food Service Director to lead and support operations across the district, ensuring quality, service, and fiscal performance. Reporting to the District Manager, you will develop teams, oversee menus, and build strong relationships with school leaders to deliver safe, welcoming dining experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, and experience in K-12 food service.

Formación

• 3+ years leading food service operations in large or district settings.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, and P&L.
• Strong team development and district stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and POS reporting.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee daily district food service operations and account performance.
• Hire, train, and develop managers and staff; set expectations and resolve issues.
• Build relationships with district leadership and Board of Trustees.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for labor and food costs.
• Ensure food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budget management

P&L accountability

Microsoft 365

POS systems

Food service operations

Educación

Bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, culinary arts, business, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team.

Summary of Position

Make a meaningful impact on student experiences every day. This role leads and supports food service operations across the district, bringing our commitment to quality, service, and partnership to life in every cafeteria. You'll inspire and develop teams, elevate food quality and service standards, and build strong client relationships-while ensuring operational excellence and financial performance. Reporting to the District Manager, you'll help create safe, welcoming dining environments that students and school communities love. This position will report to the District Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Food Service Department, including direct client interaction and overall account performance.
• Manage, hire, train, and develop managers and staff; set expectations, evaluate performance, and resolve issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with district leadership, including administrative staff and Board of Trustees.
• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring targets are met for labor, food costs, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure standards in food quality, safety, sanitation, customer service, and operational efficiency, while driving program growth and participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training required; bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, culinary arts, business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of food service and fresh food production experience, including 2-3 years as a Food Service Director, preferably within the K-12 market.
• Experience managing food cost controls, P&L accountability, production, sanitation, catering, and K-12 food service operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, POS systems, and online reporting platforms.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to pass an MVR audit, nationwide criminal background check, and fingerprint analysis.

Key SFE (Southwest Foodservice Excellence) Benefits

At SFE, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we offer Monday-Friday, day-shift schedules, competitive pay, and a benefits package designed to support your life — both at work and at home.

Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, employer-contributed Health Savings Accounts, and access to wellness tools like Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program. We also offer employee discounts and flexible options when life changes.

If you're looking for stability, work-life balance, and a company that truly invests in its people, SFE may be the perfect fit.

Thank you for your interest in joining the SFE/SLA team! We're excited to learn more about you as you explore this opportunity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program