Step into Leadership with Purpose – Become an Assistant General Manager in K-12 Food Service!

Ready to take your food service career to the next level? As an Assistant General Manager, you'll play a key role in leading teams, delivering high-quality meals, and creating a positive dining experience for students and staff across a school district. If you're passionate about people, love problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact every single day.

Position Summary

The Assistant General Manager supports day-to-day food service operations at a district level. This includes managing staff, maintaining food quality and safety standards, ensuring client satisfaction, and achieving operational goals related to labor, cost control, and service.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee food preparation and service to meet quality and portioning standards
Support sales, customer service, and cleanliness goals through staff training and positive leadership
Ensure proper cash handling and compliance with company and district procedures
Participate in hiring and termination decisions in partnership with the General Manager
Cover operational roles as needed to support daily service
Build and develop team performance and leadership skills
Maintain communication with district clients and school administrators
Ensure food and supply deliveries meet expectations and policies
Monitor and support performance evaluations for staff
Schedule team members based on labor goals and meal volumes
Promote a friendly, responsive, and inclusive service environment
Stay compliant with all health, safety, labor, and operational regulations
Assist with trainings, meetings, and administrative tasks
Ensure sound financial practices and accountability across assigned sites
Control supply costs and assist short-staffed units when necessary

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or relevant vocational training (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
Minimum 3 years of experience in food service and fresh food production
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with POS systems and online reporting tools preferred
Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit (driving required)
Ability to manage independently and communicate with executive management

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands
Moderate noise level in the work environment
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional extended weeks
Requires driving and occasional attendance at company meetings or events

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.

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