District Manager- Oxnard, CA

As a District Manager, you will lead a cross-functional team and manage multiple accounts within your territory. This role provides overall planning and direction to achieve operational and financial goals, maintain compliance with regulations, foster strong client relationships, and ensure we continuously support our communities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development:

  • Lead, manage, and inspire a team of Resident District Managers and/or Directors of Dining Services, along with their teams, to deliver outstanding service.
  • Champion development, performance evaluations, succession planning, and build multi-unit management skills.
  • Support team with tools, systems, and resources to drive success.

• Client & Community Engagement:

  • Serve as the primary representative and brand ambassador for the territory.
  • Attend client and community engagement events to strengthen relationships and promote company values.
  • Drive positive relationships with clients and ensure achievement of critical metrics (profitability, safety, engagement).

• Operational Excellence:

  • Lead accounts within the territory, making decisions that balance risk/reward and short/long-term implications.
  • Ensure compliance with regional, state, and local policies governing meal and retail programs, safety, and QA requirements.
  • Conduct audits and implement solutions for improvement.

• Strategic Collaboration:

  • Partner with Sales, Retention, and Finance teams on proforma development, proposals, and full sales/retention processes.
  • Collaborate with peers on the regional leadership team to share best practices, mitigate risks, and champion diversity.

• Financial Accountability:

  • Own financial results/P&L for districts in the territory.
  • Ensure accuracy in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Complete required reports on time as outlined by policy.

• Culture & Compliance:

  • Support senior leadership in setting the cultural tone across the district and region.
  • Ensure consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or five (5) years of progressive experience in multi-unit food service, hospitality management, plant operations, environmental services, laundry, or other Support Services areas in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership background with exposure to contract/budget management, customer service, people development, food services, and negotiations.
• Proven track record of growing a business with strong financial and operational acumen.
• Ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately.
• Exceptional client relationship, influencing, presentation, listening, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient with a commitment to inclusion.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Extensive travel required.