K-12 Food Service General Manager - Flexible Schedule

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Palestine (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is seeking a General Manager for the Palestine ISD-District Office in Palestine, TX. This role leads multiple school-site food service teams, manages client relationships, and drives program growth while ensuring meals meet high standards of quality and safety.

The General Manager oversees budgets, labor, food costs, reporting, and staff development, partnering with district leadership to improve student participation and nutrition outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant vocational training (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food service, with 2-3 years as a Food Service Director (K-12 experience preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with POS systems and online reporting tools preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• P&L accountability experience and strong cost control skills
• Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit
• Deep knowledge of food service trends, food safety, cost controls, and K-12 nutrition standards
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with executive leadership

Responsabilités

• Manage salaried managers and hourly associates across multiple school sites
• Direct all aspects of account management and client relationships
• Train and develop Assistant Managers to support business expansion or new contracts
• Lead innovative efforts to increase student participation and support academic success
• Build and maintain strong relationships with district administrators and school boards
• Hire, train, evaluate, and support the development of all staff
• Oversee budget preparation and manage labor, food, and operational costs
• Ensure timely completion of required reports including inventory, production, and payroll
• Oversee food preparation and service in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards
• Drive performance in sales, service, facility appearance, and cleanliness through staff training and development
• Follow all cash handling and reconciliation procedures
• Support daily service operations when needed to ensure smooth functioning
• Implement marketing and promotional activities to support program growth
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

P&L accountability

Operational planning

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

POS systems

Description du poste

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is seeking a General Manager for the Palestine ISD-District Office in Palestine, TX. This role leads multiple school-site food service teams, manages client relationships, and drives program growth while ensuring meals meet high standards of quality and safety.

The General Manager oversees budgets, labor, food costs, reporting, and staff development, partnering with district leadership to improve student participation and nutrition outcomes.