Resident District Manager - Sodexo

Get behind the magic!

** RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE WITH THIS POSITION! **

SodexoMagic is seeking a Resident District Manager to oversee student nutrition operations for a prestigious account, the District of Columbia Public Schools. The RDM will preferably reside in Washington DC area. The scope of service is a mix of student dining breakfast, lunch and some dinner, multiple retail sites and catering operations with a total revenue base of approximately $21M. Leading teams at 49 schools. Reporting to Regional Manager, day to day responsibilities will include providing overall planning, direction, evaluation and control to assigned student nutrition units to achieve operations and financial goals, participation on a team, HR functions, establishing and maintaining effective customer/client rapport and providing leadership support to a team of Managers and front-line employees.

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, and strong communication and project management skills. This candidate will need to be able to work both horizontally and vertically within both organizations and have outstanding presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage the workload accordingly. Works with clients and regional leadership in all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account growth and account retention. Some travel will be required. Valid driver's license is required.

Education and Experience Requirement: Bachelors degree in any academic major and at least five years experience in management of school nutrition programs.

• The scope of service is a mix of cafeteria, multiple retail sites and catering operations
• Candidate must be able to influence without authority to drive business goals internally and externally with the client base.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage the workload accordingly.
• Works with clients and VP in all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account growth and account retention.
• Providing leadership support to a team of managers and limited front-line hourly associates.
• Some overnight travel will be required.

Not the job for you?
We offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.

Working for SodexoMagic:
At SodexoMagic, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, youll enjoy an improved quality of life thats unique in the hospitality industry.

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 - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

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