Traveling District Manager

Job Responsibilities

• A bachelor's degree from a four‑year accredited institution per the USDA guidelines
• Multi‑unit/multi‑site leadership in contract food management and/or large‑scale food service operations
• Ability to demonstrate Aramark's value to our clients, customers, and employees
• Strong financial acumen, particularly in a Profit/Loss environment across multiple units/sites
• Leading large teams across a district to deliver an exceptional experience
• Focus on growth of new business and retention of current business
• Leadership – Establish overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of multiple accounts and units. Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and service excellence for employees, clients, and consumers. Coach and mentor employees by crafting a shared understanding of how and what needs to be achieved.

  Reward and recognize employees. Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization. Plan and lead team management meetings.

  Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.

• Client Relationship – Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship. Identify client needs and communicate operational progress. Facilitate and support new business and retention activities.

  Ensure the team completes customer satisfaction surveys in all locations.

• Financial Performance – Build revenue and manage budget with sensitivity to costs and client needs. Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements for the district. Provide oversight and take ownership to deliver client and company financial targets using Aramark systems.

  Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.

• Productivity – Lead managers in implementing and maintaining corporate management agenda for labor and financial initiatives. Ensure value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Ensure consistent application of Aramark’s operating standards and processes (Operational Excellence) with a particular focus on efficiency standards.

  Understand end‑to‑end supply chain and procurement process and systems; ensure only authorized suppliers are used.

• Compliance – Ensure unit managers maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees. Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, and wage and hour.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a four‑year accredited institution per the USDA guidelines
• Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience in a K12/Student Nutrition environment preferred
• Proven leadership experience, typically acquired over 5‑10 years, including P&L responsibility within the food and beverage industries
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a broad knowledge of management practices, business judgement and client/consumer interaction
• Confirmed ability to hire, assess, develop and grow hard‑working talent
• Established communication and teamwork skills to work with all levels on the organization from the front‑line associate through leadership
• Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change and turnaround initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree is required to be successful per USDA guidelines; advanced degree in business or related field is preferred

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

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