Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview:

Are you seeking a senior leadership role in Campus Dining? Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.

 

Sodexo is seeking a  District Manager 2to manage the Campus Segment in Western PA and West Virginia . This role is responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities within the assigned geographic area through subordinate managers, supervisors, and employees, including financial performance, client retention, and employee training and development. Works with clients and the Senior Vice President in all matters relating to contract and account operations in order to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account retention. Develops a business plan and budget for the accounts with the General Manager.

 

The ideal  District Manager candidate will have strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, communication, and project management skills. This candidate will need to be able to work collaboratively, 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 the VP in all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship and ensure account growth and account retention.

What You'll Do:

• Have an exceptional client service mentality and executive presence
• Support a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region
• Play a key role and enthusiastically supports the succession planning and development of key personnel within area of responsibility
• Drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio

What We Offer:

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.

What You Bring:

• Have five plus consecutive years of food service experience in a high-volume and multi-unit management environment with a strong P&L background;
• Has previous success managing a prestigious University Campus account;
• Inspire strategic direction; secure and 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; and
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal skills and can develop and maintain professional, positive working relationships with multiple clients, liaisons, customers, employees, supervisors, and vendors.
• Strong contract negotiations, union environment, and sales processes/presentations experience are a must.

Who We Are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 7 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 7 years

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Worldwide,

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