Job Summary

A Resident District Manager (RDM) in higher education is a senior-level leader overseeing large-scale, campus-wide dining and hospitality operations, often generating revenues exceeding $12 million. This role is responsible for maintaining strong client relationships with university leadership, driving financial performance (P&L), developing high-performing teams, and leading operational innovation across campus dining programs.

Key Responsibilities and Roles:

Operational Leadership: Directs all aspects of multi-unit dining operations, including residential dining halls, retail food concepts, and catering services, ensuring excellence in quality, service, and efficiency.

Client Relations & Strategy: Serves as the primary liaison between the company and university administration, ensuring alignment with campus culture, student needs, and institutional goals while maintaining high guest satisfaction.

Financial Management: Oversees full P&L accountability, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and revenue growth strategies to ensure strong financial performance.

Team Leadership: Recruits, develops, and leads management and frontline teams, fostering a culture of accountability, diversity, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience: Demonstrated success in higher education dining, hospitality, or contract foodservice management, typically with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management, or a related field is generally required.

Skills: Strong business acumen, strategic leadership, client engagement expertise, and a passion for innovation in food and service delivery.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID:

Compass Corporate

KRISTY VETTER

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