K-12 Food Service GM - Lead Teams and Elevate Dining

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Coweta (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Monday–Friday schedule

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking an experienced Food Service Operations Leader to guide district-wide operations and elevate program quality in K-12 settings. You will lead and develop teams, manage client relationships, and drive financial performance under the District Manager's supervision.

Reporting to the District Manager, you will build safe, welcoming cafeterias, ensure food quality and service standards, and oversee budgeting, labor, and inventory while fostering strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; bachelor's degree 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.

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.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

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

5+ years of food service and fresh food production experience

2–3 years as a Food Service Director

K-12 market experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

POS systems

Online reporting platforms

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking an experienced Food Service Operations Leader to guide district-wide operations and elevate program quality in K-12 settings. You will lead and develop teams, manage client relationships, and drive financial performance under the District Manager's supervision.

Reporting to the District Manager, you will build safe, welcoming cafeterias, ensure food quality and service standards, and oversee budgeting, labor, and inventory while fostering strong