Resident District Manager - Sodexo

Role Overview

Are you a dedicated Food Service Director seeking to grow your career

and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference?

 

Sodexo is seeking an innovative Resident District Manager (Sr Food Service General Manager) for a potential new client in University Dining in the greater Detroit metro area. This is an opportunity to leverage your experience to take the next step in your career. We are seeking an experienced Campus Dining General Manager with strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, and strong communication and project management skills.

 

Incentives

Relocation and Annual Bonus programs are available for this exciting new step in your career!

What You'll Do

This Resident District Manager will:

• Work with clients and regional leadership in all matters relating to contract, account operations and budget to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account growth and account retention;
• Have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals; 
• Work both horizontally and vertically within both organizations and have outstanding presentation skills;
• Manage a large food service operation in a contract management environment; and
• Ensure employee engagement through development and training of the management team, as well as hourly frontline employees. 

What We Offer

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.

What You Bring

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who: 

• Have a proven track record of Food Service General Management in a high volume, high profile University dining operation - bringing Innovation and Solutioning  to daily operations;
• Demonstrate strong Client and Employee Engagement leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively; 
• Demonstrate strong Financial Acumen with a working knowledge of financial management software, food management systems, Kronos or similar time management programs; and. 
• Have working knowledge of Sodexo systems including The Market Connection (TMC) or other purchasing platforms, Financial Software including E=Vision and possesses proficient computer skills and report management experience.

 

Who We Are

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 at work. This 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience: 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience: 5 years