General Manager 3 Food - Schools (Enrollment 2,500-9,999) - job 1 of 3

Role Overview

A passion for helping people and attention to detail are the hallmarks of your success. Join a team where you can make a difference!

At Sodexo, you’ll join a team where you can truly make a difference. We are seeking a high-energy General Manager – Food Services to lead operations for a K-12 school district in Columbia, South Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your leadership skills and drive for excellence to a role that supports student health, learning, and wellness. . 

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily food service operations, including the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program

• Lead and support a team of managers across multiple locations

• Ensure high-quality food service delivery and maintain compliance with USDA and local guidelines

• Build strong client relationships and integrate seamlessly with school leadership

• Monitor financial performance and achieve budgeted targets

• Implement marketing strategies and creative menus to enhance the student dining experience

• Inspire and develop staff through coaching, training, and recognition

• Drive operational excellence while fulfilling all contractual commitments

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Proven leadership experience, preferably in a multi-unit or school food service environment

• Strong client relationship and team-building skills

• Financial acumen with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, and analysis

• A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally

• A passion for nutrition, student well-being, and service excellence

• Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs is a plus—but not required; we will train the right candidate

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate’s degree with academic major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 4 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience