Campus Dining Operations Leader | Multi-Unit Expert

globalplacementfirm; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Global Placement Firm in Binghamton, NY, seeks a Resident District Manager to oversee a comprehensive campus dining and hospitality program at a major university. You will lead residential dining, retail outlets, catering services, and conference operations across multiple venues.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven leader with strong financial acumen, capable of managing a $20 million budget and building strong client relationships within a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and operational experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in food service or hospitality.
• Experience managing large, multi-unit operations in higher education or institutional settings.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets of at least $20 million.
• Experience leading teams in unionized and non-unionized environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of campus food service operations across multiple venues and formats.
• Serve as a strategic partner to university leadership, aligning service delivery with institutional goals.
• Drive financial results including revenue growth, cost controls, labor optimization, and budget accountability.
• Champion initiatives in sustainability, DE&I, local sourcing, and community engagement.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop management and frontline teams; foster a culture of performance and growth.
• Ensure consistent service excellence and regulatory compliance across all units.
• Innovate and implement programming that enhances the campus dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Multi-unit operations

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Global Placement Firm in Binghamton, NY, seeks a Resident District Manager to oversee a comprehensive campus dining and hospitality program at a major university. You will lead residential dining, retail outlets, catering services, and conference operations across multiple venues.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven leader with strong financial acumen, capable of managing a $20 million budget and building strong client relationships within a higher education setting.