Multi-Unit School Dining Leader — Travel & Team Building

Elior; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

401k

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Elior School Dining is seeking a seasoned General Manager in IL & WI to lead school dining operations and oversee all aspects of a department-wide food service program. You will manage accounts across IL & WI, travel between locations, and ensure meals meet NSLP guidelines while delivering high-quality service.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and regulatory compliance knowledge, with frequent travel and overnight stays as needed.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations within multiple units.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with hourly staff and company executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with strong client/customer focus.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead a team of associates, including hiring and training.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Budget for the department and manage purchasing and forecasts.
• Communicate with district manager and other departments on dining service aspects.
• Address customer service needs.

Skills

Food service operations

Industrial cooking

Team leadership

Effective communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Elior School Dining is seeking a seasoned General Manager in IL & WI to lead school dining operations and oversee all aspects of a department-wide food service program. You will manage accounts across IL & WI, travel between locations, and ensure meals meet NSLP guidelines while delivering high-quality service.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and regulatory compliance knowledge, with frequent travel and overnight stays as needed.