Resident District Manager - Education Food Service - Tucson, AZ

Salary: $90,000-$110,000

Compass Corporate

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus Incentive, 401K, PTO, Health Benefits

As the leading food service and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award‑winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more across all 50 states.

As a Resident District Manager (RDM) you will manage a large multi‑unit dining account, serving as the point of contact for the client and leading the team within the account. You will provide planning and direction to achieve operational and financial goals, maintain strong client relationships, and fulfill our mission to feed kids.

• Lead, manage, and inspire a diverse team at a large account, providing top‑notch service to the client, students, and community.
• Drive and develop the team toward building strong client relationships and achieving key performance indicators such as profitability, safety, and employee engagement.
• Participate in the district leadership team, sharing best practices, mitigating risks, championing diversity, and building community.
• Make risk‑aware decisions with short‑ and long‑term implications, gathering input from the team and partners.
• Foster a culture of transparency, education, safety, and accountability.
• Represent the Chartwells team within the district and community; attend key client and community events.
• Ensure client needs are met or exceeded, retain the account, identify cross‑sell opportunities, and assist in the rebid process.
• Support functional areas of operation, including safety, marketing, nutrition, and culinary.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and company policies; conduct unit audits for key areas like food storage and sanitation.
• Maintain USDA regulatory compliance for all applicable meal and retail programs, completing required reporting on time.
• Champion development within the account; conduct performance evaluations, succession planning, and understand all roles.
• Own the financial results for the account, working with leadership on reporting, forecasting, and budgeting accuracy.
• Ensure consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of management experience, preferably in food service, hospitality management, nutrition, or culinary.
• Well‑versed in all aspects of food service management with a proven track record of success.
• Strong leadership, customer service, and business and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, ownership, strong communication skills, multitasking, prioritization, and organization.
• Champion of an inclusive mindset, proactive, positive, professional, and resilient.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software.

Occasional travel required in this position.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

We encourage applicants with a criminal history (including driving history) to apply.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.