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General Manager | Campus Dining | Relocation Available

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationWinston-Salem
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 12, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

General Manager | Campus Dining | Relocation Available
Full Time | Food Service Leadership | Higher Education

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a General Manager for Sodexo supporting the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Serve as the senior Sodexo leader responsible for all food service operations across the campus account
• Oversee resident dining, coffee shop, two retail locations, convenience store, catering, vending, and Artist Village residential dining
• Lead day-to-day operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence
• Manage financial performance including budgets, payroll, cash controls, and operational planning
• Build strong relationships with university leadership while developing and mentoring the management team
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and Sodexo operational standards

COMPENSATION
• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Incentive Plan (Up to 10%)
• Limited Relocation Assistance Available

SCHEDULE
• Full-Time Leadership Position
• Schedule Based on Campus Operational Needs

WHY LEADERS ARE APPLYING
• Lead a diverse collegiate dining operation
• Executive-level responsibility with operational autonomy
• Strong bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to lead multiple dining concepts and retail operations
• Career advancement with a national food service organization
• Comprehensive benefits package

BENEFITS
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience REQUIRED
• Minimum Five Years of General Management Experience in Contracted Food Services REQUIRED
• Minimum Five Years of Functional Food Service Operations Experience REQUIRED
• Culinary Production and/or Back-of-House (BOH) Management Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Food Safety and Sanitation Compliance Experience REQUIRED
• Valid Driver's License REQUIRED
• Strong Financial, Payroll, and Cash Control Management Experience REQUIRED
• Excellent Client Relationship Management Skills REQUIRED
• University Contract Food Service Experience Preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many leaders prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's applicant tracking system.

Key Skills
Food Service LeadershipFinancial ManagementBudgetingPayroll ManagementCash ControlClient Relationship ManagementFood Safety ComplianceSanitation ComplianceCulinary ProductionBack-of-House ManagementOperational PlanningMentoring
Categories
Food & BeverageManagement & LeadershipHospitalityEducationRetail
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) With Company MatchPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementCareer Growth Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Serve as the senior leader overseeing all campus food service operations, including resident dining, retail locations, and catering. Manage financial performance, ensure food safety compliance, and maintain strong relationships with university leadership.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
15
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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