District Manager - Campus Dining

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview :

Diversity Career Hub is seeking a Resident District Manager to lead a dynamic and multifaceted dining program at a prestigious 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 :

Position Summary :

Functions as the central point of contact for one complex account with multiple locations, and possibly multiple contracts. Oversees performance of unit management including budget development, client relations, sales and profitability performance, conformance with company policies and procedures and staff training and development. Liaison between company resources and unit operating managers.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements :

MUST HAVE :