General Manager - Child Nutrition

Sodexo; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with Matching

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a General Manager to lead a large K-12 school nutrition program in Monmouth County, NJ. You will oversee dining operations across multiple sites, drive financial performance, and partner with district stakeholders to enhance student wellness and satisfaction.

In this leadership role, you will guide teams, manage resources, and influence outcomes through strong relationships with clients and customers to ensure sustained program success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading USDA-regulated K-12 school nutrition programs
• Budgeting, cost control and financial performance management
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to develop teams, drive engagement and coach for performance

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations across multiple sites
• Lead, coach and develop dining teams to ensure service excellence
• Manage financial performance, budgets and cost controls
• Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships with district stakeholders
• Drive innovation, improve service delivery and student satisfaction

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Budgeting

Cost control

Performance analysis

Coaching

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Join Sodexo as General Manager supporting a large K-12 school nutrition program in Monmouth County. Lead dining operations across multiple sites while ensuring exceptional service, financial performance, and student satisfaction.Partner with district stakeholders to drive innovation, strengthen community engagement, elevate program visibility, and deliver high-quality dining experiences that support student wellness and academic success.About the jobIn this leadership role, you will oversee daily food service operations, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You’ll guide and develop your team while managing financial performance and building strong relationships with clients and customers to support sustained success.Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.Pay Range: $77605 per year - $100430 per yearIncentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salaryWhat’s in it for youLead a highly visible school nutrition program where your ideas, leadership, and community involvement can directly influence student wellness, customer satisfaction, operational success, and long-term program growth.In addition to competitive compensation and incentive bonus potential, Sodexo offers day-one benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings programs, career growth opportunities, and a schedule that supports work-life balance.Lead dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services in diverse environments.Drive operational excellence while meeting financial goals and performance targets.Develop meaningful client and customer partnerships that enhance service quality and loyalty.Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, fast-paced food service operations.Influence team growth through coaching, engagement, and professional development opportunities.Collaborate across departments to innovate and improve service delivery.Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on nutrition, customer care, and operational success.What you’ll bringProven success leading USDA-regulated K-12 school nutrition programs with responsibility for multi-site operations, budgets, compliance, food quality, labor management, and achieving strong operational results.Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills combined with a passion for innovation, community involvement, team development, and creating positive experiences for students, families, and district partners.Proven experience in food service management or directorship, preferably in large or complex settings.Leadership skills with a track record of building positive team culture, employee retention, and staff development.Solid financial expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.Hands-on, results-oriented approach with the skillset to support and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and maintain strong client relationships.RequirementsEducation 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 fieldManagement Experience: 3 yearsRelated Experience: 4 yearsWhat we offerCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.Who we areAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.