District Manager

Compass Group USA; New York; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York City seeks a collaborative and strategic District Manager to lead a portfolio of dining and hospitality operations for a premier financial services client. Oversees regional office locations and partners with on-site leaders to deliver exceptional hospitality and strong financial performance.

The role requires leadership across accounts, remote teams, and a portfolio generating roughly $15M-$25M in annual revenue, with travel 10-15% within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience.
• Experience leading food service, hospitality, workplace experience, or corporate dining operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple locations or readiness to transition into a multi-unit leadership role.
• Experience managing financial performance, budgets, forecasting, and operational metrics.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of General Managers, Chef Managers, Executive Chefs, and site leaders across multiple locations.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and serve as a trusted strategic partner.
• Guide operational and financial performance across a portfolio generating approximately $15M-$25M in annual revenue.
• Foster a culture focused on hospitality, service excellence, safety, inclusion, and accountability.
• Support leaders in achieving key performance goals related to client satisfaction, engagement, retention, and financial outcomes.
• Partner with operations, culinary, finance, and support teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Client relationships

Team coaching

Operations management

Multi-location leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Summary

We are seeking a collaborative and strategic District Manager to lead a portfolio of dining and hospitality operations within a premier financial services client environment. This role is based in New York City and oversees a collection of regional office locations while partnering closely with on-site leaders to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences, operational excellence, and strong financial performance.

The portfolio represents approximately $15M-$25M in annual managed volume and includes both New York City headquarters operations and several regional locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a General Manager, Executive Chef, Chef Manager, or multi-unit hospitality leader looking to expand their regional leadership experience and influence.

The District Manager will provide leadership across multiple accounts while supporting remote teams, strengthening client partnerships, and ensuring a consistent hospitality experience across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and support a team of General Managers, Chef Managers, Executive Chefs, and site leaders across multiple locations.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and serve as a trusted strategic partner.
• Guide operational and financial performance across a portfolio generating approximately $15M-$25M in annual revenue.
• Foster a culture focused on hospitality, service excellence, safety, inclusion, and accountability.
• Support leaders in achieving key performance goals related to client satisfaction, engagement, retention, and financial outcomes.
• Partner with operations, culinary, finance, and support teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide coaching, development, and operational support to management teams.
• Monitor food quality, service standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance across all locations.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities while maintaining accountability for portfolio P&L performance.
• Support talent development through performance management, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to share best practices, solve challenges, and identify growth opportunities.
• Represent the organization at client meetings, special events, and community engagement activities.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience.
• Experience leading food service, hospitality, workplace experience, or corporate dining operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple locations or readiness to transition into a multi-unit leadership role.
• Experience managing financial performance, budgets, forecasting, and operational metrics.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to travel within the region approximately 10-15%.
• Experience within corporate dining, business and industry, workplace hospitality, or financial services environments.
• Background as a General Manager, Executive Chef, Chef Manager, Resident District Manager, or similar operational leadership role.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams and remote management structures.
• Strong business acumen with experience driving profitability while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Ability to navigate complex client environments and build long-term partnerships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing talent, fostering inclusion, and creating positive team experiences.

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.