RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER - UMASS Dartmouth - North Dartmouth, MA

Compass Group•Dartmouth, MA

2d•$120,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an experienced and dynamic Resident District Manager (RDM) to lead the dining program at UMass Dartmouth. This high-impact leadership role is ideal for a strategic operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at building client relationships, and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests. As the senior on-site leader, you will oversee a large, multi-unit dining operation, drive financial and operational performance, and serve as the primary liaison between Chartwells and the university. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of campus dining while developing talented teams and fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry, or other Support Services area
Is well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management with a proven track record of success
Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen
Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills
Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software

Responsibilities

Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team at a large account, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client, students, and community
Drives and develops self and team at the account towards building strong relationships with the client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, employee engagement, etc.)
May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications while gathering input from the team and partners
Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability at the account
Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district and community; attends key client and community events
Ensures client needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account, find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed
Supports functional areas of operation, including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary
Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)
Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time
Champions development within the account; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account; has full understanding of all roles within operation
Owns the financial results for the account, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Ensures consistent and fair administration of al policies and procedures