Sports District Manager

Real Performance.

Travel up to 50%

Compensation: $140,000-$150,000 annually + 15% bonus potential — REAL Food. Real Performance. Real pay that matches your game| Full-time

Sports Performance District Manager |

Location:

Meridian, ; travel up to 50%

Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 50 hours/week

At Thomas Cuisine, we don’t just serve meals— we power performance. As our Sports Performance District Manager, you’ll lead strategy and innovation across collegiate and professional sports programs, blending science-backed nutrition with chef-driven, scratch-made menus. From training tables to championship runs, you’ll guide teams that deliver REAL Food and measurable results.

• You’ll lead sports nutrition strategy at a national level across collegiate and professional programs
• You’ll influence athlete performance from everyday fueling to championship moments
• You’ll unite science-backed nutrition with chef-driven, scratch-made food to deliver measurable results
• You’ll lead and develop high-performing teams, setting the bar for athlete fueling and execution
• You’ll champion REAL Food as a true competitive advantage—intentional, ethical, and performance-focused
• You’ll step into a role with high visibility and strategic influence, shaping the future of athlete dining
• You’ll earn a competitive salary with bonus potential, plus comprehensive benefits, PTO, and wellness support

• Lead sports nutrition strategy and operations across multiple collegiate and professional accounts, standardizing athlete-first fueling with sport-specific flexibility
• Partner with dietitians, chefs, and operations leaders to convert performance goals into chef-driven, scratch-crafted menus and fueling stations
• Establish and maintain farm-to-table sourcing standards through transparent local and approved vendor partnerships
• Direct training tables, team meals, and travel nutrition to ensure consistent quality and measurable impact
• Pilot, scale, and standardize best practices, driving innovation in athlete dining and sports nutrition
• Ensure full NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance, including supplement safety and food safety (HACCP/SOPs)
• Track program KPIs and adjust strategy based on data, outcomes, and athlete feedback
• Manage budgets, food cost, and labor performance while protecting performance integrity and food quality
• Recruit and develop sports dietitians and culinary leaders, fostering a culture of REAL Food and excellence
• Support new account launches and transitions, including standards rollout and program alignment
• Serve as a trusted partner to athletic departments, performance teams, and corporate stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, Business or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in sports nutrition and/or performance food service within collegiate and/or professional athletics
• Proven success leading multi-site or district-level programs and cross-functional teams
• Experience in contract food service, performance hospitality, or managed services
• Demonstrated expertise in NCAA and/or professional league compliance, including supplement safety and documentation standards
• Strong financial and operational acumen, with experience managing budgets, food cost, and labor performance
• Ability to align menus, fueling environments, and culinary execution with performance objectives
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, Business or related field
• Experience opening a new business line within an existing brand
• Background supporting new account launches, transitions, or program standardization
• Experience leading or mentoring sports dietitians and culinary leaders across multiple sites
• Wide network of industry leaders in both NCAA and/or professional leagues

At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the…