District Manager Eastern North Carolina- Skillet Kitchens

Skillet Kitchens, LLC•Matthews, NC

3d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The District Manager oversees food service operations across multiple correctional facilities in Skillet Kitchens’ Eastern North Carolina district. The role is responsible for ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, safe, and nutritious meals while meeting regulatory requirements and operational standards. Through leadership and operational oversight, the District Manager contributes to the district’s quality, compliance, and overall performance. The District Manager supports Food Service Directors with daily kitchen operations, provides on-site coverage when facilities are short-staffed, and helps launch new accounts by directing and training new directors and employees. The role coordinates with the Regional Manager, Traveling Food Service Directors, Accounting, and Human Resources; oversees budgets, purchasing, food production, and compliance; and maintains relationships with correctional facility management, vendors, and staff. Regular travel throughout Eastern North Carolina, including overnight stays, is required. Flexible hours may be needed to oversee operations and respond to operational needs. The position involves working in commercial kitchens and correctional facilities, including standing for extended periods when providing on-site coverage. A bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, food service management, business administration, or a related field is required, or equivalent experience. Candidates should have significant food service management experience and demonstrated leadership in a multi-facility or district-level role. A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass national, local, and facility-specific background checks are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food service management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Significant experience in food service management, with demonstrated leadership in a multi-facility or district-level role.
Knowledge of nutrition, dietary guidelines, and food safety regulations; ServSafe certification is given as an example.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a secure and regulated environment.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays.
Must pass national and local background checks, including facility-specific background checks for each correctional facility in the district.

Responsibilities

Assist Food Service Directors with day-to-day kitchen operations by traveling to kitchens and working directly with them.
Provide on-site coverage at facilities when kitchens are short-staffed.
Support new account openings by joining the opening team and directing and training new Food Service Directors and employees.
Coordinate with the Regional Manager and Traveling Food Service Directors on coverage for vacancies, paid time off, and new openings.
Coordinate with Accounting on weekly transmittal of kitchen reports.
Coordinate with Human Resources on documentation for new hires, terminations, and disciplinary reports.
Assist Food Service Directors with employee discipline and corrective action.
Supervise and coordinate food service operations across multiple correctional facilities in the district.
Ensure facilities follow standardized procedures, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
Monitor food production to maintain quality, portion control, and consistency.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations through regular inspections and audits.
Develop and manage district budgets for food costs, labor, and supplies.
Implement cost-saving measures while maintaining food service standards.
Train and mentor Food Service Directors and kitchen staff.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and facilitate training programs.
Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-effective purchasing, and timely delivery.
Negotiate contracts and agreements to optimize procurement processes.
Maintain accurate records of food inventory, production, expenditures, and compliance.
Prepare reports and present operational performance metrics to senior management.
Build positive relationships with correctional facility management and Skillet Kitchens staff.
Address concerns, resolve issues, and ensure satisfaction with food service operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.