School Nutrition GM: Lead Operations & Shape Futures

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Family-friendly schedule — no nights

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays, time off, and 401(k) /

Opportunity to shape school nutrition

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Philadelphia is seeking a Food Service General Manager for our school nutrition program. You will lead a mission-driven kitchen, oversee daily operations, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance to ensure healthy meals for students and staff.

You’ll collaborate with school staff, manage vendor relationships, and foster a positive, inclusive culture while meeting USDA guidelines and ServSafe standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent qualifications.
• 5–7 years progressive experience in food service operations management.
• 3–5 years general management with full P&L responsibility.
• 3 years’ experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required.
• ServSafe certification required; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead food service team to deliver nutritious meals to students and staff.
• Oversee scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety.
• Partner with school staff to support health, learning, and well-being.
• Ensure USDA NSLP/SBP guidelines compliance.
• Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Food service operations

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Communication

Safety knowledge

Scheduling

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree + nutrition director certificate

Bachelor's degree + 2 years nutrition experience

Associate degree + 2 years nutrition experience

Tools

POS platforms

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Reporting tools

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in Philadelphia is seeking a Food Service General Manager for our school nutrition program. You will lead a mission-driven kitchen, oversee daily operations, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance to ensure healthy meals for students and staff.

You’ll collaborate with school staff, manage vendor relationships, and foster a positive, inclusive culture while meeting USDA guidelines and ServSafe standards.