District Manager - North NJ​/SE NY State

The District Manager for Aramark Correctional Services provides executive leadership for a regional correctional food service portfolio, with overall accountability for business performance, client partnerships, operational strategy, and long-term growth. Leading a team of General Managers and frontline teams, this role establishes regional priorities, drives financial and operational results, ensures contract compliance, and develops leadership talent across multiple accounts. The District Manager serves as the primary strategic partner to senior client stakeholders, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and expand business outcomes.

Success in this role is measured by portfolio growth, profitability, client retention, operational excellence, leadership development, and the sustained performance of the district.

In this role, frequent travel to client sites throughout the district is expected.

Salary range: $130k to $140k

COMPENSATION:
The Salaried rate for this position is $ to $. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

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There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The successful candidate demonstrates capability across the following dimensions:

• Leadership
  - Establish overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of multiple accounts and units. Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients, and consumers. Coach & mentor employees by crafting a shared understanding about how and what needs to be achieved. Reward and recognize employees. Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization.
  
  Plan and lead team management meetings. Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Client Relationship
  - Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship. Identify client needs and communicate operational progress. Understand contractual obligations and leverage opportunities. Facilitate and support new business and retention activities. Ensure team completes customer satisfaction surveys in all locations.
• Financial Performance
  - Build revenue and manage budget with sensitivity to costs and client needs. Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements for the district. Provide oversight and take ownership to deliver client and company financial targets using Aramark systems. Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
• Productivity
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