Resident District Manager - HBCU Campus Dining - Sodexo

Role Overview:

 

Sodexo is seeking a highly experienced Resident District Manager for Howard University, a leading Historically Black Campus / University. The RDM will manage this large food retail and student dining account. The position is based on-site in Washington, DC. If you have experience with successfully developing large teams and executing new concepts in campus dining this position will be the perfect high-profile leadership opportunity.

Incentives:Relocation assistance offered. What You'll Do:

 

• Maintain and extend solid partnership with our client and key stakeholders, and engage in campus community events, activities, meetings.
• Develop strategic plans, pro-active solutioning to solve problems or adjust strategies.
• Deliver high quality food service.
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals.
• Develop and maintain client and customer relationships.

• Lead successful teams, mentoring them in accurate cash handling, operations, safety, open and closing processes.
• Train and manage department HACCP Safety Programs, Sodexo programs and daily operation standards.

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:

 

• Successful track record in senior leadership - high volume dining environment.
• Prior experience promoting national food brands and campus dining to enhance dining options for our students, faculty and key stakeholders in a campus environment, preferably at an HBCU university.
• Strong financial acumen to manage a large, complex annual budget including budget development, forecasting, monthly reporting.
• A proven track record for solutioning and innovation to meet our client's goals/mission.

• Proven client relationship/partnerships and high-level customer service skills.
• Strong employee engagement and diversity champion.

• A history of strong leadership, and excellent communication skills i.e. listening, responding, solutioning, and influencing.

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 experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years