Strategic District Food Service General Manager

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Rangely (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a General Manager to oversee food service operations across a school district. You will lead salaried managers and hourly teams, foster district relationships, and ensure nutritious meals meet standards.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, budget oversight, inventory and payroll reporting, and driving program growth while maintaining safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in food service, with 2-3 years as Food Service Director (K-12 experience preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat; POS systems and online reporting tools experience.
• P&L accountability experience and strong cost control skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit (driving required).

Responsibilities

• Manage salaried managers and hourly associates across multiple school sites.
• Direct all aspects of account management and client relationships.
• Train and develop Assistant Managers to support business expansion or new contracts.
• Lead efforts to increase student participation and support academic success.
• Build and maintain relationships with district administrators and school boards.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and support staff development.
• Oversee budget preparation and manage labor, food, and operating costs.
• Ensure timely completion of reports including inventory, production, and payroll.
• Oversee food preparation and service in line with safety standards.
• Drive performance in sales, service, facility appearance, and cleanliness.
• Follow cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Support daily service operations to ensure smooth functioning.
• Implement marketing and promotional activities to support growth.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

POS systems

Online reporting tools

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a General Manager to oversee food service operations across a school district. You will lead salaried managers and hourly teams, foster district relationships, and ensure nutritious meals meet standards.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, budget oversight, inventory and payroll reporting, and driving program growth while maintaining safety and service excellence.