Resident District Manager
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking a Resident District Manager to lead and oversee a portfolio of innovative, experience-driven corporate dining accounts across the region. This role is for a leader who excels at food, hospitality, and strategy, inspiring teams, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering exceptional workplace dining experiences. The Resident District Manager will guide General Managers and Executive Chefs across multiple locations, ensuring each site provides best-in-class food programs, operational excellence, and a welcoming, hospitality-first culture. Reporting to senior leadership, this position will shape vision, raise standards, and influence the dining experience for thousands of guests daily. This role is central to a region that values fresh food, thoughtful service, and meaningful experiences, offering a platform to transform how people experience food at work.
Requirements
- Proven Multi-Site Leadership — Experience leading multiple locations or large, complex operations with a focus on consistency, culture, and performance.
- Hospitality-Driven Mindset — A passion for creating warm, memorable dining experiences and elevating service standards across diverse teams.
- Financial & Operational Acumen — Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost control in a fast-paced environment.
- Client Partnership Skills — Ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and deliver strategic solutions that strengthen long-term relationships.
- Talent Development Strength — A track record of coaching leaders, developing teams, and fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and engagement.
- Innovation & Change Leadership — Comfort driving transformation, introducing new concepts, and elevating the guest experience through creativity and continuous improvement.
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
- Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years
Responsibilities
- Lead Multi-Site Operations — Oversee a portfolio of corporate dining locations, ensuring consistent execution of culinary, service, and operational standards.
- Develop & Mentor Leaders — Coach and support General Managers, Chefs, and frontline teams to build high-performing, hospitality-driven operations.
- Strengthen Client Partnerships — Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, anticipate needs, and deliver strategic, solutions-focused support.
- Drive Financial Performance — Manage district-level financials including budgeting, forecasting, labor oversight, and cost-control initiatives.
- Champion Innovation — Introduce new concepts, elevate guest experience, and lead continuous improvement across all sites.
- Ensure Safety & Compliance — Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance across all operations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
