K-12 Food Service Operations Leader

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead daily K-12 school foodservice operations in Tucson, AZ. You will supervise, train, and coach site teams to ensure high-quality meals, safe handling, and a welcoming dining environment.

Responsibilities include optimizing labor, inventory, and costs while maintaining compliance with district guidelines and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of foodservice or hospitality experience, including fresh food production.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in food service management, culinary arts, nutrition, business, or related field preferred.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management (MPLH), inventory, and cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and POS or reporting systems.
• Must be able to meet all pre-employment requirements, including background check, fingerprinting, and (if applicable) a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure consistent execution of food quality, portioning, presentation, and service standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Support team leadership and development, including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management to drive engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Drive financial performance by managing labor (MPLH), controlling food and supply costs, and ensuring accurate cash handling and adherence to financial policies.
• Ensure compliance and operational excellence by following all company, district, and regulatory requirements related to food safety, sanitation, labor, and workplace standards.
• Partner with the General Manager and district stakeholders to meet client expectations, support site operations as needed, and deliver an outstanding customer experience for students, staff, and families.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Scheduling & MPLH

Cost control

Labor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in food service management, culinary arts, nutrition, business or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

POS or reporting systems

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead daily K-12 school foodservice operations in Tucson, AZ. You will supervise, train, and coach site teams to ensure high-quality meals, safe handling, and a welcoming dining environment.

Responsibilities include optimizing labor, inventory, and costs while maintaining compliance with district guidelines and regulatory standards.