District Manager

District Manager

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education, and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities.

The District Manager is responsible for providing overall vision, planning, direction, and control to assigned units for a large and complex geographic district normally generating $20M+ in revenue. This leadership is accountable for the execution of our food & nutrition programs in K12 school districts, with a focus on growth, cost, and productivity, leading people, and delivering financial commitments. Must be willing to relocate within region if needed.

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 & 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 Aramarks 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

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About Aramark :

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what youre pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.