Meriwether Godsey is seeking an experienced District Manager to lead multiple account teams in southeast Pennsylvania and north-central New Jersey, delivering our promise of fresh, scratch-made, and locally inspired dining with menus that
WOW!As a key leader in MG's people-centric culture, the District Manager will develop strong leaders, strengthen client partnerships, drive operational excellence, and achieve financial results across a district of six locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This strategic, hands-on leader will champion exceptional food, hospitality, and guest experiences while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What the District Manager will do: Leadership & Team Development- Lead, coach, and develop Account Managers and on-site leadership teams to achieve operational, financial, and client goals.
- Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and support employee engagement, retention, and leadership succession.
- Foster a collaborative, people-focused culture aligned with MG's values and commitment to service and community.
Operational Excellence- Ensure consistent execution of culinary, food safety, sanitation, service, and brand standards.
- Conduct regular account visits and operational reviews to assess performance, address challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with account teams to establish goals, implement action plans, and balance client-specific needs with MG's systems and best practices.
- Lead new account onboarding and transitions, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
Client & Guest Experience- Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and follow-through.
- Understand client priorities and identify opportunities to enhance partnerships and exceed expectations.
- Champion exceptional food, hospitality, service, and programming while supporting client retention and new business opportunities.
Financial & Business Management- Oversee district financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, labor, food costs, operating expenses, and account profitability.
- Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, manage risks, and implement improvement strategies.
- Coach Account Managers on financial management, labor productivity, cost control, and responsible resource utilization while maintaining food quality and guest satisfaction.
Communication & Organizational Leadership- Maintain effective communication with Account Managers, clients, executive leadership, and support departments.
- Collaborate with Culinary, Finance, Human Resources, Recruiting, Marketing, Catering, and other teams to support account success.
- Translate company strategy into actionable priorities, communicate challenges, and partner with the Vice President of Operations to advance organizational goals.
What the District Manager will need: - Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Seven or more years of progressive foodservice leadership experience; multi-unit management experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, developing leaders, strengthening client relationships, and improving operational and financial performance.
- Strong financial acumen, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and business management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of foodservice operations, culinary execution, hospitality, food safety, sanitation, labor management, and financial controls.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within an established timeframe.
- Ability to travel regularly between assigned accounts and work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight trips as business needs require.
- Strong communication, collaboration, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
What MG Offers:- Competitive compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, annual bonus opportunity, and equity eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, and additional employee wellness benefits.
- People-focused culture: A community-oriented environment that supports personal and professional growth.
- Meaningful impact: The opportunity to strengthen client partnerships, develop future leaders, and influence dining experiences across multiple communities.
Position Details:- Reports to: Vice President of Operations
- District footprint: Six locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Field presence: Account visits at least three times per week
- Travel requirements: Approximately 50%, including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel
The District Manager plays a critical role in developing exceptional leaders, building lasting client partnerships, and delivering the operational, financial, and hospitality standards that define Meriwether Godsey.
Enjoy a people- and food-focused environment where you can make a difference every day! Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northeastern market! Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page
