District Manager - Chartwells Education - Boston, MA

Overview

Location:

New England Region (MA, NH, VT)

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000

Other Forms of Compensation:
Bonus Eligible

Chartwells Higher Education is reinventing the on-campus dining experience. We are investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and student success. We are seeking hungry, humble, and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization.

Job Summary

Inspire Teams. Elevate Experiences. Shape the Future of Campus Dining.

At Chartwells Higher Education, we’re passionate about creating vibrant, innovative dining environments that fuel student success and reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a District Manager, you’ll play a critical leadership role—guiding teams, strengthening partnerships, and driving excellence across multiple campuses. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while leading a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment.

As a District Manager, you will:

• Lead & Empower Teams Direct, develop, and inspire a talented group of Resident District Managers and/or Directors of Dining Services—and their teams—to deliver outstanding hospitality and operational excellence. Foster a culture of engagement, safety, inclusion, and accountability across your territory. Support your leaders through coaching, succession planning, and ongoing development.
• Drive Operational & Financial Success Guide multiple accounts toward achieving key operational, service, and financial goals. Own the district P&L; ensure strong forecasting, budgeting, and reporting practices. Assess risks, make strategic decisions, and balance short‑ and long‑term priorities.
• Strengthen Relationships & Build Community Serve as a trusted partner and brand ambassador to clients, campus leaders, and community stakeholders. Attend campus and community events, reinforcing the Chartwells commitment to service, belonging, and innovation. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment across the district.
• Champion Innovation & Continuous Improvement Share best practices, participate in regional leadership conversations, and help shape district‑wide strategies. Partner with Sales, Retention, and Finance teams during proposal development, proformas, and business reviews. Ensure full compliance with all safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements—conducting audits and implementing improvement plans where needed.

• Bachelor’s degree OR five (5) years of progressive experience in multi‑unit food service, hospitality management, plant operations, environmental services, laundry, or related support services.
• Proven leadership experience in multi‑unit operations with strong exposure to budgeting, customer service, food service management, and people leadership.
• Demonstrated success in growing business, driving financial performance, and managing client relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to analyze, problem‑solve, and make informed decisions quickly.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and resilient leadership style.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel extensively across the district.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential…