Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager in K-12 Food Service

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.