DISTRICT MANAGER - EASTERN REGION, CHARLESTON, SC

Eurest USA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest in Charleston, SC is seeking a District Manager to oversee a Corporate Dining account with multiple locations, leading Directors of Dining Services and Executive Chefs to ensure operational excellence and client satisfaction. You will drive foodservice quality, hospitality and workplace dining experiences while managing budgeting, forecasting and financial performance across locations.

Strong leadership and client relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of contract foodservice management experience.
• Experience leading multiple locations within a large corporate dining account.
• Strong client relationship management and executive presence.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Experience managing high-volume foodservice, catering, and hospitality operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-unit leadership experience with responsibility for both operational and financial results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall financial performance of multiple locations within a single corporate dining account.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; serve as primary contact for strategic initiatives and escalations.
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies, procedures, and personnel practices across locations.
• Lead, coach, and develop Directors of Dining Services, Executive Chefs, and unit leadership teams.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business planning for the account.
• Drive food quality, safety, hospitality standards, and customer satisfaction across locations.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and improved service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all company, client, regulatory, and food safety standards.

Skills

Client relationship management

Executive presence

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost controls

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay Grade: 16

Eurest

Salary: $100,000 - $115000 /year

Pay Grade: 16

Other Forms of Compensation: 30% Bonus eligible

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Working as a District Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a Corporate Dining account with multiple locations. You will lead and support a team of Directors of Dining Services and Executive Chefs, ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strong financial performance across all locations. As the primary strategic partner to the client, you will drive exceptional foodservice, hospitality, and workplace dining experiences while fostering a culture of innovation, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall financial performance of multiple locations within a single corporate dining account to ensure profitability and operational success.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as the primary point of contact for strategic initiatives, business reviews, and escalations.
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies, procedures, and personnel practices across all locations.
• Lead, coach, and develop Directors of Dining Services, Executive Chefs, and unit leadership teams to achieve operational and service excellence.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business planning for the account.
• Drive food quality, safety, hospitality standards, and customer satisfaction across all locations.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and enhanced service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all company, client, regulatory, and food safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five to seven years of contract foodservice management experience, preferably in Corporate Dining or Business & Industry (B&I).
• Experience leading multiple locations within a large corporate dining account.
• Strong client relationship management skills and executive presence.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Experience managing high-volume foodservice, catering, and hospitality operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-unit leadership experience with responsibility for both operational and financial results.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates At Eurest Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.