K-12 District Food Service Leader

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC is seeking a General Manager in New Braunfels, TX to lead a school district's food service program. You will manage salaried and hourly staff, oversee daily operations, and partner with district leaders to ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for students.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and growth initiatives, with responsibilities spanning client communications, cost control, and program expansion.

Qualifications

• Leadership, organizational, and communication skills essential.
• Experience with P&L accountability and cost controls.
• K-12 food service knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee salaried managers and hourly staff across sites.
• Direct client relationships and account management.
• Train and develop Assistant Managers for growth or contracts.
• Drive student participation and support academic success.
• Manage budgets, labor, food and operating costs.
• Ensure reports on inventory, production, and payroll.
• Oversee food preparation and service per safety standards.
• Lead marketing and promotions to grow programs.
• Ensure timely daily service operations and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L accountability

Cost control

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

POS systems

Online reporting tools

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC is seeking a General Manager in New Braunfels, TX to lead a school district's food service program. You will manage salaried and hourly staff, oversee daily operations, and partner with district leaders to ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for students.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and growth initiatives, with responsibilities spanning client communications, cost control, and program expansion.