Job Description
Job Description
Resident District Manager - Binghamton, NY (onsite)
We are seeking a Resident District Manager to lead a dynamic and multifaceted dining program at Binghamton University located in Binghamton, NY. The Resident District Manager will oversee a district that includes both year-round and seasonal operations, with responsibility for residential dining, retail food outlets, catering, and conference services.
This role is ideal for a strategic, people-focused leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about elevating the student experience through culinary innovation, operational excellence, and client partnership.
What You'll Do :
- Drive excellence in residential dining, retail operations, catering, and seasonal hospitality.
- Partner closely with institutional stakeholders to align on vision, performance, and long-term strategy.
- Ensure delivery of financial goals through budget ownership, cost controls, and efficient labor management.
- Lead strategic initiatives in sustainability, DE&I, student engagement, and local sourcing.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within all teams.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop talent across the region while promoting internal advancement.
What You Bring :
Food service leadership experience (higher education or hospitality strongly preferred).Demonstrated success managing large, complex operations with multiple service lines.Strong financial and operational acumen with a history of meeting or exceeding KPIs.Expertise in team leadership, including performance management and development.Exceptional communication skills and client-facing professionalism.Experience in unionized environments and managing both front- and back-of-house operations.Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.Resident District Manager with proven experience managing large-scale budgets of at least $20 million.