District Manager

Aramark • Houston, TX

102d

About The Position

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. The District Manager is responsible for providing overall vision, planning, direction, and control to assigned units for a large and complex geographic district normally generating $20M+ in revenue. This leadership is accountable for the execution of our food & nutrition programs in K12 school districts, with a focus on growth, cost, and productivity, leading people, and delivering financial commitments.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution per the USDA guidelines.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in K12/Student Nutrition environment preferred.
• Proven leadership experience, typically acquired over 5-10 years, including P&L responsibility within the food and beverage industries.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a broad knowledge of management practices, business judgement and client/consumer interaction.
• Confirmed ability to hire, assess, develop and grow hard-working talent.
• Established communication and teamwork skills to work with all levels on the organization from the front-line associate through leadership.
• Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change and turnaround initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in business or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of multiple accounts and units.
• Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and service excellence for employees, clients, and consumers.
• Coach & mentor employees by crafting a shared understanding of how and what needs to be achieved.
• Reward and recognize employees.
• Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization.
• Plan and lead team management meetings.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
• Facilitate and support new business and retention activities.
• Build revenue and manage budget with sensitivity to costs and client needs.
• Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements for the district.
• Provide oversight and take ownership to deliver client and company financial targets using Aramark systems.
• Lead managers in implementing and maintaining corporate management agenda for labor and financial initiatives.
• Ensure value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management.
• Ensure consistent application of Aramark’s operating standards and processes with a particular focus on efficiency standards.
• Ensure unit managers maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees