General Manager 3 Food - Schools

Role Overview:

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 to lead food services for Southwest Community Schools in Sullivan, Indiana. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about K‑12 dining and motivated by making a meaningful daily impact on students, staff, and the broader school community.

As the GM, you will oversee all aspectsof the food service program while shaping a positive and engaging dining experience across the district. You'll lead and develop on‑site teams, strengthen client and school partnerships, and ensure programs consistently deliver quality, efficiency, and innovation. Beyond day‑to‑day operations, this role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, elevate service standards, and build a culture of pride and accountability.

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:

• 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
• 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 - High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 4 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs