School Nutrition GM: Lead Meals & Teams (No Nights)

Whitsons Culinary Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonuses

Family-friendly schedule

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays, PTO, retirement plans

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Jersey City is seeking a Food Service General Manager to lead our school nutrition program. You’ll oversee operations, staffing, budgeting, and compliance to deliver safe, nutritious meals for students and staff with pride and efficiency.

You will collaborate with school personnel to align meals with health guidelines and district goals, while fostering a positive, inclusive kitchen culture and strong vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff.
• Oversee daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety.
• Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.).
• Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals.
• Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture.
• Hands-on leadership building strong teams and modeling accountability.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in Jersey City is seeking a Food Service General Manager to lead our school nutrition program. You’ll oversee operations, staffing, budgeting, and compliance to deliver safe, nutritious meals for students and staff with pride and efficiency.

You will collaborate with school personnel to align meals with health guidelines and district goals, while fostering a positive, inclusive kitchen culture and strong vendor partnerships.