School Dining General Manager - Multi-Site Operations Lead

Lancer Hospitality; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

UNUM offering for Accident, CriticalIl

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior School Dining in IL and WI is seeking a motivated general manager to lead our school dining program. You will oversee a diverse team, coordinate operations across multiple accounts, and ensure meals meet quality, safety, and NSLP standards for students and staff.

The role requires frequent travel between IL & WI accounts with occasional overnights, strong communication with staff and executives, budgeting responsibilities, and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations within 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

multisite leadership

communication

food service operations

budgeting

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elior School Dining in IL and WI is seeking a motivated general manager to lead our school dining program. You will oversee a diverse team, coordinate operations across multiple accounts, and ensure meals meet quality, safety, and NSLP standards for students and staff.

The role requires frequent travel between IL & WI accounts with occasional overnights, strong communication with staff and executives, budgeting responsibilities, and a commitment to delivering excellent service.