General Manager 3 Food - K12 Schools

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 to lead dining operations for West Warwick Public Schools, a long-standing K-12 partnership in central Rhode Island. This role oversees a comprehensive child nutrition program serving the district through the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, Summer Food Service Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Dinner Program, and the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership focused on food safety, financial performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and fostering healthy food choices that support student success. 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

Annual incentive eligible

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day management of food service operations across the school district, ensuring exceptional service and program compliance
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and achieving operational targets
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, federal and state nutrition requirements, food safety standards, and Sodexo policies
• Develop, coach, and engage frontline managers and employees to build a strong, service-focused team culture
• Foster positive partnerships with district administrators, staff, students, families, and community stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and student participation

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

• ability to direct other leaders in a high-volume business
• have strong financial acumen, and P&L background
• experience driving employee engagement and student satisfaction through strong leadership skills
• knowledge of client contracts and ability to ensure compliance
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service 

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