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Higher Education General Manager

United States, Kilgore 70000.00 - 82500.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 19, 2026
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The Higher Education General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and success of an assigned higher education dining account. This role oversees day-to-day dining, catering, and hospitality operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, outstanding customer service, strong financial performance, and a positive team culture. As the primary on-site leader, the General Manager serves as the key partner to the client and is responsible for building strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus stakeholders. Working closely with culinary and operations leaders, this position drives service excellence, team development, operational consistency, and client satisfaction while maintaining compliance with all company standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead all dining and hospitality operations for the assigned account, including daily meal service, retail operations, and catering events
  • Serve as the primary on-site representative of American Dining Creations, maintaining a strong and professional relationship with clients, campus partners, guests, and vendors
  • Partner with culinary leadership to ensure successful execution of menu offerings, food quality standards, presentation, customer requests, and overall dining experience
  • Drive operational excellence by monitoring service standards, workflow, cleanliness, staffing, and guest satisfaction across all areas of the account
  • Oversee financial performance of the account, including budgeting, labor management, food cost awareness, purchasing, inventory controls, and point-of-sale reporting
  • Complete and manage daily, weekly, and monthly reports for district leadership, providing operational updates, financial insight, and recommendations for improvement
  • Manage staffing plans and work schedules in alignment with labor needs, service demands, and business goals
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members to support engagement, retention, succession planning, and operational success
  • Foster a culture of accountability, hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • Interact daily with clients, guests, students, faculty, and vendors to ensure a high level of responsiveness and service
  • Respond promptly and professionally to feedback, resolving concerns and implementing improvements when needed
  • Support special events, campus programs, openings, transitions, and other strategic initiatives as needed
  • Ensure all food handling, preparation, temperature logs, sanitation practices, and production records are completed accurately and in compliance with company policies and local health regulations
  • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal safety, sanitation, and workplace regulations
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Restaurant Management, or related field preferred
  • Culinary degree from an accredited culinary association also considered
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience in foodservice, hospitality, retail dining, hotel, business dining, or higher education dining environments
  • Proven ability to lead operations in a high-volume service environment with responsibility for team performance, customer satisfaction, and financial results
  • Solid understanding of budgeting, food ordering, inventory, labor management, and point-of-sale systems
  • Experience managing service volumes of 500 or more customers daily and leading teams of 5 or more employees
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and lead teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, CaterTrax, and other online ordering or foodservice systems
  • Ability to work on a flexible schedule based on operational and campus needs
  • Valid driver’s license is required
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted
  • Ability to work in both office and foodservice environments as needed

What we offer

  • Weekly pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus programs for eligible positions
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