Salary: $145000 - $155000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible

Job Summary

As a District Manager, you will lead and support a portfolio of private and independent K-12 school dining accounts within a defined territory, overseeing a business valued at approximately $9-11 million. You will provide strategic oversight, operational leadership, and financial accountability across 8-10 units throughout Northern California and Washington, working closely with on-site teams to ensure outstanding service delivery and client satisfaction. The District Manager is responsible for driving performance, developing talent, and partnering with senior leadership to align operations with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and community needs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, run, and mentor a cross-functional team of Resident District Managers and/or Directors of Dining Services, ensuring operational perfection and high levels of team engagement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a strategic partner and brand ambassador for your accounts.
• Drive financial performance, including ownership of the P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting accuracy across all locations in the territory.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Retention teams on proposal development and support the full lifecycle of new and existing business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local foodservice regulations, quality assurance standards, and company policies.
• Conduct regular audits and implement continuous improvement strategies across all accounts.
• Champion a culture of safety and inclusivity; supervise training, allergy awareness, and workplace safety programs.
• Champion leadership development and succession planning within your teams; conduct performance evaluations and guide professional growth.
• Participate in regional leadership meetings to share standard processes, address challenges, and support organizational initiatives.
• Represent the organization at school and community events, reinforcing what we value and deepening engagement.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to solve problems, analyze risks, and evaluate both short- and long-term impact of decisions.
• Ensure timely completion of required administrative reporting and adherence to all company procedures and policies.
• Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory to provide on-site support and leadership visibility.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Hospitality Management, Food Services, or related field is strongly preferred; a minimum of 5 years of dynamic multi-unit foodservice or hospitality leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong experience leading contract-based operations, P&L oversight, and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Validated ability to grow business, drive financial results, and implement critical initiatives.
• Confirmed leadership skills with a focus on team development, performance coaching, and succession planning.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think strategically, solve problems analytically, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Flexible, collaborative, and committed to fostering inclusive and positive workplace cultures.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik Independent School Dining is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Flik Independent School Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FISD.pdf

Req ID:

FISD

STEPHANIE FREER

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