District Manager Foodservice Management

Taher•Washington, DC

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking a motivated, food-loving District Manager to supervise foodservice programs and units within an assigned area. Each account is managed according to the Food Service Agreement between Taher, Inc. and the individual client. The role has overall accountability for operational management and financial performance across multiple accounts and units, while meeting client needs and delivering high standards of safety, quality, and service. The District Manager builds and develops foodservice teams, maintains strong client and community relationships, supports business development and retention, manages budgets and contract administration, and ensures adoption of company processes and systems. Taher, Inc. is a family-owned, chef-driven food service management company serving K–12 schools, campuses, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, and vending and office beverage clients nationwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least three years of multi-unit, mid- to senior-level management experience.
Strong leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Financial and business acumen.
Excellent computer skills, including advanced spreadsheet skills and proficiency in learning software.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Five years of management experience in K–12 or business/industry food service is strongly preferred.
Contract management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the foodservice programs and units assigned to the district.
Meet the reasonable needs of clients and establish effective client and customer relationships.
Build, train, and maintain high-functioning foodservice teams; recruit, coach, develop, and plan succession for district employees.
Manage operational performance and financial results across multiple accounts and units, including client and company financial targets.
Ensure units meet financial objectives and maintain district profit-and-loss statements.
Build revenue and manage budgets, including food and labor cost controls and margin improvement.
Ensure high standards of safety, quality, service, and sanitation across operations.
Promote a safety culture and ensure unit managers maintain safe and healthy environments.
Plan and lead team management meetings and model key leadership behaviors.
Identify and engage talent, and develop team members to their full potential.
Maintain client rapport, identify client needs, communicate operational progress, and support mutually beneficial business relationships.
Facilitate and support new business, sales, rebid, and client-retention activities.
Ensure adoption of company processes and systems; understand performance metrics, data, ordering, and inventory trends.
Educate teams on margin-improvement levers and lead managers in implementing corporate labor and food initiatives.
Oversee efficient operations, cost controls, profit management, and supply-chain and procurement processes.
Comply with applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including those related to safety, health, and wage and hour.
Maintain relationships with the communities served, including through professional and civic activities and public appearances.
Identify opportunities for innovative products and services that support business development and client retention.
Manage contract administration, including amendments and extensions.
Perform additional related tasks as assigned by leadership.