General Manager

Company: Elior North America
Location: Farmington
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title:General Manager
Requisition Number: 2634
Segment: Education
Brand: K-12-by-Elior
Work Arrangement: Onsite
The Role at a glance:
We are looking to add a motivated, effective General Manager to our K-12 by Elior team. The client you will be supporting is Farmington Municipal School District in Farmington, NM.
As a General Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of 150+ food service workers and supervisors. You will be managing 21 different locations and managing all aspects of the food service departments to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.
Who we are:
Elior North America is a family of distinct hospitality companies with more than 50 years of industry experience and 15,000 team members. At K-12 by Elior, we believe that every child deserves a great meal--- and we empower our employees to deliver on that mission every day.
Our goal is to make mealtime the best part of the school day through student-centered programs that fit each unique school community. Our team provides both scratch meals cooked on site and prepared packaged meals for public, private, and charter schools that use publicly funded programs like the national school lunch program.
As a member of our K-12 by Elior team, your contributions will be vital to delivering our mission every day and serve more students great meals. In turn, you have our commitment that we will support your growth and professional development to help you thrive in our company and in your career.
What you'll be doing:

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  Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
  
  
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  Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
  
  
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  Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
  
  
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  Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
  
  
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  Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.
  
  
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  Addressing customer service needs.
  
  
  What we're looking for:
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    At least 5 years of experience coordinating food service operations.
    
    
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    At least 2 years of experience in K-12 food service management.
    
    
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    Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
    
    
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    The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
    
    
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    Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.
    
    
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      ServSafe and/or HACCP certification
      
      
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      Previous experience with industrial cooking
      
      
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      Multiple Unit management experience
      
      
      Compensation & Benefits
      We are offering a $5000 Sign On Bonus
      The compensation for this role starts at $65,000 + bonus and goes up depending on experience.
      Relocation assistance is available
      The benefits that we offer for this position are:
      
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        Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
        
        
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        Dental
        
        
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        Medical
        
        
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        Vision
        
        
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        Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
        
        
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        Discount Program
        
        
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        Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
        
        
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        EAP
        
        
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        401k
        
        
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        Sick
        
        
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        Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
        
        
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        Tuition Reimbursement
        
        
        Where you'll be working:
        Farmington Municipal School District
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        About K-12 by Elior:
        K-12 by Elior serves public, private, and charter schools across the United States. Whether serving students in person or delivering food supplies to schools, you will have the opportunity to play an integral role in ensuring that students receive excellent meals every day.
        About Elior-North America:
        Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
        At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
        Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

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