District Manager, School Dining (FL) – Travel-Heavy

Lancer Hospitality; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM (disability)

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior School Dining seeks an experienced District Manager to oversee multiple school accounts across Florida, ensuring compliance with client, company, and regulatory standards. The role involves planning, budgeting, reporting, and leading food service directors and district teams to meet operational and financial goals.

The position requires travel throughout Florida (75%), with the hub in Orlando or Tampa, and a strong focus on compliance, nutrition standards, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with software.
• Intermediate skill with and knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Food safety certification through ServSafe and local health authorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts within a school district to ensure compliance with client, company, and government standards.
• Managing planning, budget analysis, and reporting for the district.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote their consistent application.
• Auditing units to ensure conformance with company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation, and record keeping.
• Providing guidance and leadership to food service directors, area managers, and other district associates.
• Providing overall planning and direction within your district to achieve operational and financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

MS Excel

ServSafe Certification

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elior School Dining seeks an experienced District Manager to oversee multiple school accounts across Florida, ensuring compliance with client, company, and regulatory standards. The role involves planning, budgeting, reporting, and leading food service directors and district teams to meet operational and financial goals.

The position requires travel throughout Florida (75%), with the hub in Orlando or Tampa, and a strong focus on compliance, nutrition standards, and client satisfaction.