General Manager 4 Food - Schools Location US-FL-Arcadia System ID 986462 Category Food Service Employment Status Full-Time   Exempt Posted Range $74290 to $96140 Company : Segment Desc SCHOOL SERVICES   On-Site Role Overview Sodexo is seeking an experienced General Manager 4 to manage a comprehensive K‑12 nutrition program for a growing Florida school district located in Arcadia, Florida—just minutes from beautiful Punta Gorda and the Gulf Coast. In this role, you will guide daily operations, enhance program quality, and support a committed team. This district serves just over 5,000 students across 6 school locations with a dedicated team of 45 employees, and the client is seeking an enhanced, forward‑thinking program that delivers excellence every day. You’ll collaborate closely with district partners to deliver safe, nutritious, and engaging dining experiences that positively impact students every day.  At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.  Incentives Relocation Assistance and Annual Incentive Package Eligible What You'll Do Lead daily food service operations across six school locations, ensuring quality, safety, and complianceDevelop, mentor, and empower a dedicated team of 45 employeesPartner closely with district leadership to enhance program performance and student satisfactionImplement innovative solutions to drive operational efficiency and program growthManage financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, and reportingEnsure an excellent dining experience aligned with district goals and community expectations 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring Strong leadership experience in food service or K‑12 operationsAbility to create, manage, and analyze budgets effectivelyExperience developing teams and improving operational processesKnowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Program requirementsStrong communication and client‑relationship skillsServSafe Certification 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