District Manager NY

Position: District Manager  NY
Compass Corporate

Salary: $100000 - $135000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation:
Bonus Eligible

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading food service and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states.

Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

As a District Manager, you will lead and support a portfolio of dining accounts within a defined territory. You will provide strategic oversight, operational leadership, and financial accountability, working closely with on-site teams to ensure outstanding service delivery and client happiness. The District Manager is responsible for driving performance, developing talent, and partnering with senior leadership to align operations with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and community needs.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead, run, and mentor a cross-functional team of Resident District Managers and/or Directors of Dining Services, ensuring operational perfection and high levels of team engagement.

* Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a strategic partner and brand ambassador for your accounts.

* Drive financial performance, including ownership of the P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting accuracy across all locations in the territory.

* Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Retention teams on proposal development and support the full lifecycle of new and existing business opportunities.

* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food service regulations, quality assurance standards, and company policies.

* Conduct regular audits and implement continuous improvement strategies across all accounts.

* Champion a culture of safety and inclusivity; supervise training, allergy awareness, and workplace safety programs.

* Champion leadership development and succession planning within your teams; conduct performance evaluations and guide professional growth.

* Participate in regional leadership meetings to share standard processes, address challenges, and support organizational initiatives.

* Collaborate with internal and external partners to solve problems, analyze risks, and evaluate both short- and long-term impact of decisions.

* Ensure timely completion of required administrative reporting and adherence to all company procedures and policies.

* Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory to provide on-site support and leadership visibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Hospitality Management, Food Services, or related field is strongly preferred; a minimum of 5 years of dynamic multi-unit food service or hospitality leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* Strong experience leading contract-based operations, P&L oversight, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

* Validated ability to grow business, drive financial results, and implement critical initiatives.

* Confirmed leadership skills with a focus on team development, performance coaching, and succession planning.

* Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

* Ability to think strategically, solve problems analytically, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

* Flexible, collaborative, and committed to fostering inclusive and positive workplace cultures.

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