Entry Level School Manager Jobs
New grad school manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on campus leadership can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Zeta Charter Schools, Taher, and Boston University hiring at this level now.
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- Maintaining full accountability for culinary operations and management, including purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production
- Meeting office deadlines including invoice keying as well as weekly and monthly reporting responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate financial statements
- Scheduling, training, and leading hourly and salaried staff members
- Maintain proper production, safety, and sanitation standards per corporate, state, and Federal requirements
- Creating and overseeing weekly menus
- Fostering a customer-first environment
- Ensuring USDA regulations are followed
- Ensuring that all meals are correctly prepared and are within acceptable time limits; verifying that all meals meet quality standards
- Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and performance to budget.
- Maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe kitchen environment; establishing monthly food and labor cost goals; conducting cost control analysis
At Taher, Inc, we believe that everyone should have a seat at the table. Employees make a difference and an impact through open communication with management. We are committed to providing growth opportunities that allow team members to advance. Our chef-driven culture creates a connection between team members and the mission of food service excellence. You will also enjoy a strong work/life balance.
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Our chefs develop recipes prepared from scratch, inspired from around the world, using fresh ingredients to delight and nurture our guests. Taher is recognized as a Top 25 Food Service Management Company by Food Management Magazine.
- Minimum of 2 years' of related experience in a contract foodservice management position or in quick service or full-service restaurant environment with inventory, purchasing, and scheduling knowledge.
- Experience in exposition cooking, catering and meal planning preferred.
- Current ServSafe certification
- Experience within a P&L environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer skills with knowledge of MS office
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Maintaining full accountability for culinary operations and management, including purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production
- Meeting office deadlines including invoice keying as well as weekly and monthly reporting responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate financial statements
- Scheduling, training, and leading hourly and salaried staff members
- Maintain proper production, safety, and sanitation standards per corporate, state, and Federal requirements
- Creating and overseeing weekly menus
- Fostering a customer-first environment
- Ensuring USDA regulations are followed
- Ensuring that all meals are correctly prepared and are within acceptable time limits; verifying that all meals meet quality standards
- Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and performance to budget.
- Maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe kitchen environment; establishing monthly food and labor cost goals; conducting cost control analysis
At Taher, Inc, we believe that everyone should have a seat at the table. Employees make a difference and an impact through open communication with management. We are committed to providing growth opportunities that allow team members to advance. Our chef-driven culture creates a connection between team members and the mission of food service excellence. You will also enjoy a strong work/life balance.
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Our chefs develop recipes prepared from scratch, inspired from around the world, using fresh ingredients to delight and nurture our guests. Taher is recognized as a Top 25 Food Service Management Company by Food Management Magazine.
- Minimum of 2 years' of related experience in a contract foodservice management position or in quick service or full-service restaurant environment with inventory, purchasing, and scheduling knowledge.
- Experience in exposition cooking, catering and meal planning preferred.
- Current ServSafe certification
- Experience within a P&L environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer skills with knowledge of MS office
- Must pass a criminal background check
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Entry Level School Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level school manager job?
Entry level school manager roles typically look for candidates with a background in education, administration, or a related field, along with any hands-on experience coordinating programs, supporting staff, or managing student services. Highlighting internships, volunteer leadership, or campus involvement gives you a real edge. Tailoring your application to show organizational skills and comfort working with diverse school communities makes a strong first impression at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level school managers?
Companies hiring entry level school managers right now include Zeta Charter Schools, Taher, and Boston University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from charter school networks, private K-12 schools, tutoring and education services companies, and nonprofit education organizations that actively develop early-career candidates into administrative roles.
Are there remote entry level school manager jobs?
Yes, though most school manager roles involve in-person responsibilities by nature. About 33% of entry level school manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those positions often focused on program coordination, enrollment management, or education operations rather than direct campus oversight. Filtering your search by work setting helps you find openings that match your location flexibility.
Are these new grad school manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no prior management experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum work in lieu of full-time history, or values a strong academic background in education administration, student affairs, or a closely related discipline.
Which industries hire the most entry level school managers?
Entry Level school manager roles concentrate in Education, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate large networks of schools or educational programs that need early-career administrators to support daily operations, student services, and program delivery across multiple sites.