Role Overview

District Manager 2 (Food) - Corporate Services

Sodexo | DC, VA, NC, TN Region (Primarily Local Travel)

Are you a strategic, people-first leader with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an inspiring District Manager 2 (Food) to lead a diverse, high-performing portfolio of corporate dining operations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region.

This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing approximately 15 accounts with a combined managed volume of $25M, spanning a variety of innovative food service offerings including cafés, catering, executive dining, micro-markets, office coffee services, and vending.

Territory & Travel

• 90% local travel within DC and VA
• Quarterly travel to North Carolina
• Bi-Annual visit to Tennessee

Incentives

Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and weekends

What You'll Do

What You'll Do

As District Manager, you'll drive business success across your portfolio by combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership:

• Lead financial and operational performance to achieve revenue, growth, and profitability targets
• Oversee and mentor a team of 10 salaried managers and 100+ frontline employees
• Conduct and lead quarterly business reviews with clients and stakeholders
• Play a key role in RFP development and business expansion efforts
• Drive operational excellence across diverse service lines including cafés, catering, and workplace hospitality solutions
• Champion talent development, succession planning, and internal career growth
• Ensure strong client partnerships, retention, and satisfaction across all accounts

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

We're looking for a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment and brings:

• Strong financial and business acumen with a focus on growth and profitability
• Proven ability to manage multiple locations or business segments
• Experience leading high-volume, multi-site operations
• Executive presence with the ability to influence clients and stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in team development and succession planning
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with senior leadership and Business Development
• A track record of delivering innovative solutions aligned with client needs
• Passion for building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, engaging culture

Qualifications & Requirements

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