District Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Position Title

DISTRICT MANAGER - ANCHORAGE, AK

$95,000 - $110,000 per year
10% - 20% annual bonus

ESS Support Services Worldwide (Compass Group) is a leading provider of comprehensive support services, specializing in food and facility maintenance for clients offshore and on remote land sites.

The District Manager (Alaska) leads Compass Group’s remote, offshore defense catering and janitorial operations with a focus on ownership, accountability, and excellence across all sites. This role drives our five‑pillar framework—Quality, Safety, Growth, Innovation, and Culture—while ensuring client satisfaction, strong financial performance, and a high‑caliber workforce. The District Manager models professional communication, escalates issues promptly to senior management, and upholds all company policies and standards.

• Drive excellence across all district sites:
  • Ensure consistent quality, safety, service delivery, and operational efficiency at every site.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to raise performance, reduce risk, and enhance client outcomes.
• Talent leadership and retention:
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top talent; develop leadership pipelines; create a culture that values high performance, safety, and engagement.
  • Establish and oversee training programs; provide ongoing development and succession planning.
• Financial leadership and governance:
  • Read, interpret, and act on P&L statements; manage forecasts, budgets, and cost controls.
  • Oversee capital deployment, pro‑forma development, CPI considerations, labor management, and purchasing compliance.
  • Ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and fiscal discipline across the district.
• Client governance and satisfaction:
  • Maintain strong client relationships; conduct governance cadence with senior management as defined; deliver on client requirements and service levels.
  • Implement feedback loops to drive operational improvements and align with client expectations.
• Operations and compliance:
  • Maintain HACCP‑compliant safety and sanitation standards; audit readiness and adherence to all regulatory requirements.
  • Enforce company policies, time‑keeping accuracy, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Minimum three years experience managing large‑scale food service/contract operations; offshore/remote experience preferred.
• Serv Safe certification and HACCP knowledge.
• Strong financial acumen: forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, cost controls.
• Menu development experience; strong proficiency with data analytics and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional business vocabulary.
• Ability to travel frequently and work in demanding environments; valid passport may be required.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance ordinances.

ESS Support Services Worldwide maintains a drug‑free workplace.

ESS Support Services Worldwide offers competitive wages and an award‑winning benefits program.

Req

Johanna P Heidler