District Manager 2 – Corporate Dining Food Accounts - Sodexo

Sodexo is seeking a District Manager 2 to oversee our Corporate Dining Food accounts located in Washington DC and Maryland Metro Area.  The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all activities and teams for this region and will have oversight of 20 Accounts with 20+ sites and 18-20 direct reports (Chef Managers & General Managers) with a total managed volume of ~$25 million. In this position you will lead the business to achieve economic and commercial performance and managing talent in scope as this position reports to the Vice President, Operations. 

This is a remote position, and the successful candidate will need to reside in the Washington DC / Maryland Metro area and requires 60% travel to client sites with most of it being day travel. A valid driver's license is required. 

The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and people and a keen eye for retail and culinary offerings to lead the strategic food and beverage operations, oversight, and client reporting for 20+ corporate dining locations. Managing and developing the on-site teams with a focus on best-in-class hospitality, workplace experience and continued innovation. Plus, client focused with a strong financial acumen to identify growth opportunities.

This position offers a traditional Business & Industry, Predominately M-F schedule. Paid vacation, Medical Benefits beginning date of hire, and 401K.

Sodexo seeks the highest caliber executives who embody the finest leadership skills to move our business forward. Executive leaders at Sodexo are innovative, talent driven and manage our offerings to clients by creating partnerships that result in a rewarding experience. Sodexo’s executive leaders have a vision for the future and develop strategies that provide direct support to other leaders and teams in our varied operational areas while embodying our core values of Spirit of Progress, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Service.

 The successful candidate will:

• Lead the division team to deliver on our Quality-of-Life positioning and achieve a safe working environment that meets or exceeds economic and commercial performance targets.
• Work with the Regional Segment Head to develop and implement the segment strategy within the division and more widely in the region to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and value for Sodexo clients and our business.
• Assists with the division Sales team for the region to ensure that the new development and cross-selling development targets are met.
• Manage and develop the division talent in collaboration with HR and segment leadership lead and further develop facilities business in this area.

 Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• Have strong premium multi-site / multi-unit retail and culinary food & beverage experience. Highly prefer experience supporting portfolio of multiple accounts.
• Have demonstrated experience overseeing hospitality and Workplace programs dedicated to providing exceptional 5-star service or have a proven track record driving Workplace experience through a hospitality lens.
• Have demonstrated business and financial acumen in utilizing and managing contract financials.
• Can direct other leaders in a high-volume business.
• Can build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally to ensure additional market growth and the promotion of comprehensive solutions offerings to clients – this includes collaborating with senior leaders and Business Development to grow Sodexo’s business in the assigned market.
• Can develop exceptional client relations and ensure the facility’s product offerings/solutions align with client needs.
• Drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio.
• Develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region.
• Can drive team performance and create leaders within your organization.
• Can ensure the organizations brand reputation and or lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction; secure and/or deploy resources; cultivate relationships with clients and other teams within Sodexo; ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments; sustain client satisfaction and retention; and maintain strong employee relations.
• Have a valid drivers license.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 7 years
Basic Functional Experience - 7 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.