Resident District Manager

Sodexo is seeking a strategic and dynamic Resident District Manager to lead the food service operations for the Rock Hill School District in Rock Hill, SC
. In this high-impact leadership role, you will champion operational excellence across a large, multi-site K–12 district while shaping a best-in-class student dining experience. You will serve as a trusted partner to district leadership, cultivating strong relationships that elevate program performance and long-term client satisfaction. With responsibility for financial outcomes, talent development, innovation, and regulatory compliance, you’ll guide a diverse management team and drive initiatives that directly support student well-being and community engagement across the district.

At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

Relocation Assistance and Annual Incentive Package Eligible

• Lead and oversee food service operations across multiple K–12 school locations to ensure strong financial, operational, and client outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for a complex, multi-unit account, ensuring alignment with client goals and Sodexo standards.
• Provide purposeful leadership, coaching, and development to the team.
• Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong internal and external relationships, influencing without authority to advance business objectives.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• 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

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Proven ability to lead multi-site operations within a complex environment.
• Prior experience working within K–12 USDA school nutrition programs, including compliance with federal meal pattern and regulatory requirements.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and performance management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated success in influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Talent management expertise, including coaching and developing teams.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike.

We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy s is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years