DISTRICT MANAGER - MARYLAND

Compass Group•Hanover, MD

1d•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The District Manager leads a cross-functional team and manages multiple accounts across a territory. The role provides overall planning and direction to achieve operational and financial goals, comply with applicable regulations, maintain strong client relationships, and support communities. The position represents Eurest in client and community settings and works with regional leadership and internal partners to manage business performance and develop teams. Extensive travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or five years of progressive experience in multi-unit food service, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry, or other Support Services areas in lieu of a degree.
Extensive travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership background with exposure to contract and budget management, customer service, people development, food services, and negotiations.
Consistent track record and knowledge of growing a business, with proven business and financial proficiency.
Ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately.
Expert client relationship, influencing, presentation, listening, and written and verbal communication skills.
Inclusive, proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient approach.
Initiative, ownership, multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and encourage Resident District Managers and/or Directors of Dining Services and their teams to provide outstanding service.
Develop self and team, build positive client relationships, and achieve key metrics such as profitability, safety, and engagement.
Participate in regional leadership conversations to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community.
Lead accounts in the territory, weighing risks, rewards, and short- and long-term implications when making decisions.
Support senior leadership in setting the district and regional culture; meet regularly with teams and partners to promote visibility, understanding, safety, and accountability.
Represent the territory as a brand ambassador and attend client and community engagement events.
Collaborate with Sales, Retention, and Finance on sales proformas and proposals and participate in the sales and retention process.
Collaborate with partners to support district needs and solve problems while considering downstream impacts.
Ensure compliance with regional, state, and local policies governing meal and retail programs, safety, and quality assurance; conduct audits and offer improvement solutions.
Champion employee development, performance evaluations, succession planning, and development of single- and multi-unit management skills; support teams with tools and systems.
Own district financial results and P&L, and work with leadership to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
Complete required reports on time in accordance with policy.
Ensure consistent and fair administration of policies and procedures.