K-12 Food Service Leader: Drive Operations & Growth

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Avondale, Arizona, is seeking a General Manager to lead K-12 school district food service operations. You will oversee salaried and hourly teams, manage client relationships with district leaders, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals are provided district-wide.

This role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, cost control, and program growth, with responsibility for staffing, vendor relations, P&L accountability, and driving student participation while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in food service with leadership experience in K-12 preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-site food service operations across school districts.
• Direct managers and hourly staff; ensure budget and labor controls.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and student nutrition.
• Build relationships with district administrators and school boards.
• Drive program growth and student participation.
• Prepare reports on inventory, production, and payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

P&L accountability

Team development

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Avondale, Arizona, is seeking a General Manager to lead K-12 school district food service operations. You will oversee salaried and hourly teams, manage client relationships with district leaders, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals are provided district-wide.

This role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, cost control, and program growth, with responsibility for staffing, vendor relations, P&L accountability, and driving student participation while