General Manager 3 Food - Schools

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 of Child Nutrition to lead food services for a Ku201112 school district in the Lansing and Grand Rapids , Michigan region.If youu2019re passionate about food, leadership, and making a difference, this role gives you the chance to create meaningful impact every single day.As the GM, you wonu2019t just run a programu2014youu2019ll shape the student experience by driving innovation, elevating service, and leading a motivated team that takes pride in delivering exceptional results. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong client partnerships, energizing teams, and steering operations toward growth and excellence. 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 studentsu2019 well-being and performance. Incentives Annual Incentive Package Eligible What You'll Do + have exceptional client service mentality and executive presence + support a diverse and inclusive workforce + develop exceptional client relations and ensure the campus food service program goals align with client needs + achieve company and client financial targets and goals + integrate fully within our client's organization and be a trusted advisor with a customer service focus + create a positive work environment 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 + understanding of and experience with USDA regulations for child nutrition programs + experience driving employee engagement and student satisfaction through strong leadership + 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 youu2019re 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 completethis form (. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associateu2019s 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 Location _US-MI-Greater Grand Rapids US-MI-Greater Detroit_ System ID _985835_ Category _Food Service_ Employment Status _Full-Time_ _Exempt_ Posted Range _$55200 to $83600_ Company : Segment Desc _SCHOOL SERVICES_ _On-Site_

Created: 2026-01-22