School Nutrition General Manager Lead Meals & Operations

Whitsons Culinary Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group seeks a Food Service General Manager for Philadelphia School Nutrition. Lead a mission-driven kitchen delivering nutritious meals to students and staff, with oversight of operations, compliance, budgeting, and team development.

A hands-on leader will shape a student-centered culture and ensure adherence to USDA and state guidelines. The role requires 5–7 years in food service ops management, ServSafe/certifications, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or higher
• Bachelor’s plus a state-recognized school nutrition director certificate or relevant experience
• Minimum 5–7 years in food service operations management
• 3+ years general management with P&L responsibility

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious meals to students and staff
• Oversee daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety
• Collaborate with school staff to support student health and learning
• Ensure compliance with NSLP, SBP and other guidelines
• Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals
• Foster a positive, student-centered kitchen culture
• Hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Food safety

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Certificate in School Nutrition (state-recognized)

2+ years school nutrition experience

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

POS platforms

Scheduling software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group seeks a Food Service General Manager for Philadelphia School Nutrition. Lead a mission-driven kitchen delivering nutritious meals to students and staff, with oversight of operations, compliance, budgeting, and team development.

A hands-on leader will shape a student-centered culture and ensure adherence to USDA and state guidelines. The role requires 5–7 years in food service ops management, ServSafe/certifications, and strong leadership.