General Manager - Hillman

General Manager - Hillman Pittsburgh, PA, USA Requisition Number 15636 Location Merakey AVS - Hillman Job Description Food Service General Manager u2013 Lead with Purpose in School NutritionSchool Dining Leadership Are you a food service leader whou2019s passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service General Manager and take the lead in a mission-driven kitchen that fuels young minds and futures. What Youu2019ll Do: + Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff + Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety + Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being + Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.) + Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals + Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture Weu2019re Looking For: + 3u20135 years of experience in food service management (Ku201312 or institutional preferred) + Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills + Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations + A hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability + ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain) Why Join Us? + Competitive salary + performance bonus opportunities + Family-friendly schedule u2013 no nights or weekends + Health, dental, and vision benefits + Paid holidays, time off, and retirement plans + A chance to shape a food program that supports learning, growth, and equity About Us: At Whitsons, we believe that every school meal is an opportunity to fuel success. As our General Manager, youu2019ll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride. Your leadership will help create a kitchen thatu2019s more than a workplaceu2014itu2019s a hub of health, learning, and community. Apply now and bring your leadership to the lunch lineu2014one student, one meal at a time At Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Timeu2122. Requirements Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR Bachelors degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR Associates degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience. OR High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years experience in school nutrition programs.Certifications: ServSafe Mandatory-- Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety puter Skills: Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required. Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms. Able to learn new programs easily and quickly. Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: 5 years experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required. Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling. Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities Must be able to use

Created: 2026-01-12