Resident District Manager On-site

We are seeking an accomplished Resident District Manager to lead a dynamic and multifaceted dining program at a university campus in New York . This role oversees a diverse portfolio of residential dining, retail food outlets, catering, and conference services , operating across both year-round and seasonal environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across residential dining, retail, catering, and seasonal hospitality.
• Partner with institutional stakeholders to align goals, performance metrics, and long-term strategy.
• Lead and manage multimillion-dollar budgets with strong fiscal oversight and cost-control practices.
• Champion sustainability, DE&I, local sourcing, and student engagement initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and empower high-performing teams
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and performance expectations.
• Serve as the central liaison between unit managers, clients, and company leadership.

What You Bring

• Proven food service leadership experience in higher education, hospitality, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex operations with multiple service lines.
• Strong financial management skills, with a record of achieving or exceeding KPIs.
• Effective team leadership , mentoring, and staff development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Experience working in unionized environments , with knowledge of both front- and back-of-house operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of management experience and 3 years of functional leadership experience .

Must Have

• Proven success as a Resident District Manager overseeing budgets of $20 million or more .
• Extensive food service leadership experience in higher education or hospitality settings.
• Experience managing multiple service lines and unionized environments .
• Expertise in operational excellence, budget management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is determined by experience, education, and demonstrated expertise. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package