District Manager ; Food

Position: District Manager 2 (Food)
** Role Overview*
* ** District Manager 2 (Food) - Corporate Services*
* ** Sodexo | DC, VA, NC, TN Region (Primarily Local Travel)*
* Are you a strategic, people-first leader with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an inspiring
** District Manager 2 (Food)
** to lead a diverse, high-performing portfolio of corporate dining operations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region.

This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing
** approximately 15 accounts
** with a combined managed volume of **$25M** , spanning a variety of innovative food service offerings including cafés, catering, executive dining, micro-markets, office coffee services, and vending.

** Territory & Travel*
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** 90% local travel
** within DC and VA

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** Quarterly travel
** to North Carolina

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** Bi-Annual visit
** to Tennessee

** Incentives*
* Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and weekends

** What You'll Do*
* ** What You'll Do*
* As District Manager, you'll drive business success across your portfolio by combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership:

+ Lead financial and operational performance to achieve revenue, growth, and profitability targets

+ Oversee and mentor a team of
** 10 salaried managers and 100+ frontline employees*
* + Conduct and lead
** quarterly business reviews
** with clients and stakeholders

+ Play a key role in
** RFP development and business expansion efforts*
* + Drive operational excellence across diverse service lines including cafés, catering, and workplace hospitality solutions

+ Champion talent development, succession planning, and internal career growth

+ Ensure strong client partnerships, retention, and satisfaction across all accounts

** What We Offer*
* Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

+ 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

+ Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

+ Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

** What You Bring*
* We're looking for a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment and brings:

+ Strong
** financial and business acumen
** with a focus on growth and profitability

+ Proven ability to manage
** multiple locations or business segments*
* + Experience leading
** high-volume, multi-site operations*
* + Executive presence with the ability to influence clients and stakeholders

+ Demonstrated success in
** team development and succession planning*
* + Strong collaboration skills to partner with senior leadership and Business Development

+ A track record of delivering
** innovative solutions aligned with client needs*
* + Passion for building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, engaging culture

** Why Sodexo?*
* At Sodexo, our leaders are visionaries who shape the future of workplace experience. You'll be part of a company that values:

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** Spirit of Progress** - Driving innovation and growth

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** Team Spirit** - Building strong, collaborative environments

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** Spirit of Service** - Delivering exceptional experiences every day

We empower our leaders to think strategically, act decisively, and make a meaningful impact-both for our clients and our people.

** Who We Are*
* At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike.

We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions…