Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of progressive experience in multi-unit food service or related fields.
Strong leadership experience with contract and budget management.
Proven track record in business growth and financial proficiency.
Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
Ability to think strategically and analytically.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
Willingness to travel extensively.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Resident District Managers and Directors of Dining Services.
Drive team development and foster positive client relationships.
Participate in regional leadership discussions to share best practices.
Oversee accounts in the territory, weighing risk/reward in decision-making.
Support senior leadership in establishing cultural tone and accountability.
Act as a brand ambassador at client and community events.
Collaborate with Sales and Finance teams on proposals and retention processes.
Ensure compliance with policies and conduct audits for improvement.
Champion team development and performance evaluations.
Own financial results and ensure accuracy in reporting.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Life and Disability Insurance.
Retirement Plan options.
Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off.
Associate Shopping Program and Discount Marketplace.
Health and Wellness Programs.
Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.
Commuter Benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave.
Full Job Description
Position Title: DISTRICT MANAGER - MARYLAND
Salary: $115,000 - $125,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus & Company Car
Job Summary
Working as a District Manager (DM), you will lead a cross-functional team and manage multiple accounts within your territory. You will provide overall planning and direction to achieve operations and financial goals, align with all applicable regulations, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure we continuously support our communities in our dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads, manages, and encourages a complementary team of Resident District Managers and/or Directors of Dining Services, and their teams, to provide outstanding service
Drives and develops self and team towards building positive relationships with client(s) and achievement of critical metrics (profitability, safety, engagement, etc.)
May serve on the regional leadership team; participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
Leads accounts in territory, ensuring decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications
Supports senior leadership in setting the cultural tone in district and region; meets regularly with team and partners to ensure full visibility, understanding, safety, and accountability
Serves as representative/brand ambassador of territory; attends client and community engagement events
Collaborates with the Sales, Retention, and Finance teams on sales proforma and proposal development; participates in full sales and retention process
Collaborates with partners to support district needs and solves problems by thinking through all angles and downstream impacts
Ensures compliance with regional, state, and local policies governing meal and retail programs, along with safety and QA requirements; conducts audits and offers solutions for improvement
Champions development, performance evaluations, succession planning, and building single- and multi-unit management skills such as a full understanding of all roles within operation; support team with tools and systems
Owns financial results/P&L for districts in the territory, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
Completes required reports on time as outlined by policy
Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or five (5) years progressive experience in multi-unit food service, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry, or other Support Services areas in lieu of degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong background in a leadership role with exposure to contract/budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations, etc.
Has a consistent track record and knowledge of growing a business, along with proven business and financial proficiencies.
Has the ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately
Shows expert client relationship, influencing, presentation, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills
Champions the inclusive approach, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient
Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multitasking, prioritization, and organization skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite
Extensive travel is required in this position
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Associates at Eurest 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.
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