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Resident District Manager

Resident District Manager

AP Recruiters & AssociatesVestal, New York, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Transform Campus Dining Excellence - Strategic Food Service Leader Needed

Resident District Manager

Binghamton, NY

Permanent Position

Overview of the Role :

Lead a dynamic, multi-faceted dining program at a prestigious university, overseeing residential dining, retail outlets, catering, and conference services. This strategic leadership role offers the opportunity to shape student experiences through culinary innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable practices while managing complex, unionized operations.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Drive excellence across residential dining, retail operations, catering, and seasonal hospitality services
  • Partner with institutional stakeholders to align vision, performance, and long-term strategic initiatives
  • Ensure delivery of financial goals through budget ownership, cost controls, and efficient labor management
  • Lead strategic initiatives in sustainability, diversity & inclusion, student engagement, and local sourcing
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across all teams
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop talent while promoting internal career advancement opportunities

Required Skills & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum 5 years food service leadership experience (higher education or hospitality strongly preferred)
  • Proven success managing large, complex operations with multiple service lines
  • Strong financial and operational acumen with history of meeting / exceeding KPIs
  • Expertise in team leadership, performance management, and talent development
  • Exceptional communication skills and client-facing professionalism
  • Experience in unionized environments managing both front and back-of-house operations
  • About the Client :

    Our client is a global leader in food services and facilities management, serving millions of consumers daily across healthcare, education, corporate, and government sectors. With operations in 56 countries, they're committed to improving quality of life through innovative food solutions, sustainability initiatives, and community engagement. The organization prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and employee development while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and client satisfaction.

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