District Manager

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of General Managers, Chef Managers, Executive Chefs, and site leaders across multiple locations.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and serve as a trusted strategic partner.
• Guide operational and financial performance across a portfolio generating approximately $15M-$25M in annual revenue.
• Foster a culture focused on hospitality, service excellence, safety, inclusion, and accountability.
• Support leaders in achieving key performance goals related to client satisfaction, engagement, retention, and financial outcomes.
• Partner with operations, culinary, finance, and support teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide coaching, development, and operational support to management teams.
• Monitor food quality, service standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance across all locations.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities while maintaining accountability for portfolio P&L performance.
• Support talent development through performance management, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to share best practices, solve challenges, and identify growth opportunities.
• Represent the organization at client meetings, special events, and community engagement activities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience.
• Experience leading food service, hospitality, workplace experience, or corporate dining operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple locations or readiness to transition into a multi-unit leadership role.
• Experience managing financial performance, budgets, forecasting, and operational metrics.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to travel within the region approximately 10-15%.
• Experience within corporate dining, business and industry, workplace hospitality, or financial services environments.
• Background as a General Manager, Executive Chef, Chef Manager, Resident District Manager, or similar operational leadership role.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams and remote management structures.
• Strong business acumen with experience driving profitability while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Ability to navigate complex client environments and build long-term partnerships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing talent, fostering inclusion, and creating positive team experiences.