School Dining General Manager

Aviands Food & Services Management; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

UNUM – voluntary benefits

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior School Dining is seeking a General Manager to lead K-12 school dining programs across Arkansas & Louisiana. You will oversee all aspects of the food service department, manage a team of associates, ensure safety standards, and handle budgeting and procurement to meet targets.

The role requires extensive experience in coordinating food service operations across multiple units, with emphasis on communication with staff and executives, and expertise in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating food service operations in multiple units.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication with hourly staff and executives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead and train a team of associates, including hiring.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Budget for the department and manage procurement and forecasts.
• Coordinate with district managers on dining service operations.

Job description

Career Opportunities: School Dining General Manager (43126)

Requisition ID43126-Posted09/18/2026-Education-United States-Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 43126
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-School-Dining
Location: RES Arkansas Bentonville, AR 72712

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective General Manager to our School Dining team in Arkansas & Louisiana. As a General Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that students, faculty and clients never miss a meal.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations in multiple units
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Nice-to-haves:

• Previous school dining experience under NSLP
• Previous experience with food service contract management services
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Where you'll be working:

K-12 school accounts in Arkansas & Louisiana

Compensation Range

Up to $80,000 per year depending on experience

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior School Dining:

Elior School Dining partners with public and charter schools across the country, serving millions of meals that meet NSLP guidelines while exceeding expectations. We create thoughtful, customized dining experiences rooted in fresh food, student voice, and collaboration – fueling school pride, smart choices, and brighter futures with every meal.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.