Job Description

Sodexo is seeking an innovative, forward‑thinking General Manager 3 to lead the food service program for Geneva School District 304, a vibrant district serving 10 schools across a 23‑square‑mile community. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who is energized by creativity, student‑centered programming, and building strong partnerships with district leaders, families, and the community.

As the senior‑most Sodexo leader onsite, you will oversee the full scope of our food service operations—ensuring excellence in service, compliance, financial performance, and team engagement. This role is ideal for a candidate coming from colleges & universities, independent schools, or strong off‑program environments who is ready to bring fresh ideas into a collaborative K12 setting.

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

• Full operational and contract oversight for nutrition services across 10 district schools—including a high school, two middle schools, six elementary schools, and a preschool.
• A team you will hire, train, mentor, and develop to deliver an outstanding student dining experience.
• Strategic planning for menus, programming, and special events that spark student excitement and engage the community.
• Strong financial and administrative leadership—including payroll, forecasting, and cash controls.
• Relationships that matter: building trust with district partners, maintaining high customer satisfaction, and ensuring Sodexo is seen as a collaborative, solutions‑driven partner.
• A vehicle and valid drivers license is required.

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

• Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service.
• Love inspiring teams and creating a positive, student‑focused dining culture.
• Bring fresh thinking from higher education, independent schools, or off‑program sectors.
• Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

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