General Manager - Shelton School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group; White Hills (CT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus opportunities

Family-friendly schedule

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group seeks a Food Service General Manager to lead a school nutrition program and drive nutritious meals for students and staff. You will oversee daily operations, budgeting, and compliance in a mission-driven kitchen that emphasizes health and learning.

The role requires strong leadership, 3–5 years in food service management, and ServSafe certification or ability to obtain. Competitive salary with bonus potential and family-friendly schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• State-recognized School Nutrition Director certificate or relevant experience.
• 2+ years of school nutrition program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious meals.
• Oversee scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety.
• Partner with staff to align meals with student health and learning.
• Ensure compliance with NSLP, SBP, and related guidelines.
• Manage budgets, staffing, vendors, and performance goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Budgeting

Staff development

Food safety

ServSafe

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Cert. in school nutrition director

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Requisition Number

17763

Job Description

Food Service General Manager – Lead with Purpose in School Nutrition!
School Dining Leadership

Are you a food service leader who’s passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service General Manager and take the lead in a mission-driven kitchen that fuels young minds and futures.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff
• Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety
• Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being
• Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.)
• Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals
• Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture
• 3–5 years of experience in food service management (K–12 or institutional preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations
• A hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary + performance bonus opportunities
• Family-friendly schedule – no nights or weekends
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays, time off, and retirement plans
• A chance to shape a food program that supports learning, growth, and equity

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe that every school meal is an opportunity to fuel success. As our General Manager, you’ll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride. Your leadership will help create a kitchen that’s more than a workplace—it’s a hub of health, learning, and community.

$1,890/week

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus a state-recognized school nutrition director certificate OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience OR
• Associate’s degree in a related field plus at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in food service operations management
• Minimum 3-5 years of general management experience with full P&L responsibility