DISTRICT MANAGER - NY&NJ

Compass Group, North America; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a District Manager to lead a cross-functional team and manage multiple accounts within a territory. You will provide planning and direction to achieve operations and financial goals, align with regulations, and maintain strong client relationships to support communities in dynamic environments.

As a senior leader, you will drive profitability, ensure safety and quality, and partner with Sales, Retention, and Finance to develop proposals and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years progressive multi-unit food service experience.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and contracts.
• Excellent client relations and communication abilities.
• Extensive travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team across multiple accounts in territory.
• Provide planning and direction to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Retention and Finance on proposals.
• Own district/region P&L and budgeting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Customer service

People development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years multi-unit food service experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Eurest

Position Title: District Manager

Salary: $135,000 - $150,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible & Company Leased Car

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 (DM), you will lead a cross‑functional team and manage multiple accounts within your territory. You will provide overall planning and direction to achieve operations and financial goals, align with all applicable regulations, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure we continuously support our communities in our dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads, manages, and encourages a complementary team of Resident District Managers and/or Directors of Dining Services, and their teams, to provide outstanding service

• Drives and develops self and team towards building positive relationships with client(s) and achievement of critical metrics (profitability, safety, engagement, etc.)

• May serve on the regional leadership team; participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community

• Leads accounts in territory, ensuring decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications

• Supports senior leadership in setting the cultural tone in district and region; meets regularly with team and partners to ensure full visibility, understanding, safety, and accountability

• Serves as representative/brand ambassador of territory; attends client and community engagement events

• Collaborates with the Sales, Retention, and Finance teams on sales proforma and proposal development; participates in full sales and retention process

• Collaborates with partners to support district needs and solves problems by thinking through all angles and downstream impacts

• Ensures compliance with regional, state, and local policies governing meal and retail programs, along with safety and QA requirements; conducts audits and offers solutions for improvement

• Champions development, performance evaluations, succession planning, and building single- and multi‑unit management skills such as a full understanding of all roles within operation; support team with tools and systems

• Owns financial results/P&L for districts in the territory, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting

• Completes required reports on time as outlined by policy

• Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

• Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or five (5) years progressive experience in multi‑unit food service, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry, or other Support Services areas in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in a leadership role with exposure to contract/budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations, etc.

• Has a consistent track record and knowledge of growing a business, along with proven business and financial proficiencies.

• Has the ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately

• Shows expert client relationship, influencing, presentation, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills

• Champions the inclusive approach, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient

• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multitasking, prioritization, and organization skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite

• Extensive travel is required in this position

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

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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.