Resident District Manager

Overview

A major campus dining program is seeking a Resident District Manager to lead a comprehensive multi-unit food service operation at a large university in the Binghamton NY region. The Resident District Manager oversees year-round and seasonal operations including residential dining retail food outlets catering services and conference-related hospitality. This role requires a strategic people-focused leader who excels in complex environments and is committed to enhancing the student experience through innovation operational excellence and strong client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Lead overall performance of residential dining retail operations catering and seasonal / conference services.

Build and maintain strong relationships with university stakeholders to ensure alignment on vision expectations and long-term strategy.

Own and manage large-scale budgets ensuring delivery of financial goals through cost controls labor management and effective forecasting.

Drive initiatives related to sustainability diversity and inclusion student engagement and local sourcing.

Foster a culture of accountability innovation safety and continuous improvement.

Recruit mentor and develop management and frontline teams with a focus on talent growth and succession planning.

Ensure operational compliance with all organizational policies food safety standards and local / state regulations.

Serve as liaison between corporate resources and on-site operations facilitating communication reporting and goal alignment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3 years of management experience and 3 years of functional experience.

Demonstrated success as a Resident District Manager or equivalent multi-unit leader.

Proven experience managing large-scale budgets of at least $20 million.

Food service leadership experience within higher education or hospitality environments.

Experience overseeing complex operations with multiple service lines including front-of-house and back-of-house functions.

Experience working in unionized environments.

Strong operational financial and client relationship management skills.

Excellent communication leadership and team development capabilities.

Preferred Background

Experience with large university dining programs or major hospitality organizations.

Prior oversight of residential dining retail food outlets and catering at scale.

Demonstrated track record of leading strategic initiatives in student experience sustainability or DE&I.

Experience with large seasonal or conference service operations.

About the Opportunity

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a dynamic campus environment and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the overall dining experience and strengthening partnerships with key university stakeholders.

BSD Business Consulting

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Succession Planning,Store Management Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Conflict Management,Operations Management,Financial Analysis,Financial Report Interpretation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1