The District Manager leads a high-performance team in a fast-moving, high-profile NYC environment with a CBA. This role drives operational excellence, elevates service delivery, and ensures strong partnership with on-site leaders across multiple locations

This hands-on leader manages daily operations talent development and cross-functional alignment while maintaining compliance and consistency. They optimize performance strengthen culture and deliver seamless execution in a complex high-visibility account

About the job

Take the lead in overseeing multiple accounts within a dynamic region, where you'll champion operational excellence, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure a high standard of client and guest satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and empower on-site teams, build lasting client relationships, and shape the success of business operations across a diverse portfolio.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $161585 - $209110

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you

• Make a lasting impact by guiding district-wide strategies that boost performance, drive growth, and enhance the customer experience
• Build trusted partnerships with clients, collaborating on solutions that strengthen retention and deliver long-term value
• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams while fostering a culture of engagement, development, and accountability
• Take ownership of financial results with the ability to shape budgets, forecast outcomes, and drive results
• Gain exposure to cross-functional leadership and work alongside senior leaders to influence enterprise-wide priorities
• Manage a diverse and exciting portfolio of operations, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities
• Expand your leadership footprint with a role that rewards initiative, collaboration, and strategic thinking

What you'll bring

• Success in managing complex, multi-site operations with strong financial acumen
• and a track record of delivering results against P&L goals
• Skillset to lead through influence, guiding frontline and senior leaders alike while
• creating a performance-driven, people-first culture
• A strategic mindset with the capability to identify growth opportunities, drive
• innovation, and align services with evolving client needs
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the confidence to serve as a trusted
• partner to clients and collaborate effectively across business units
• A commitment to developing talent, building succession pipelines, and fostering
• team engagement through mentorship and clear performance expectations

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 7 years
• Related Experience: 7 years

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.