Resident District Manager

Sodexo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 139,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group seeks a Resident District Manager to lead the partnership with DC Public Schools in Washington, DC. You will oversee multiple accounts in a large urban K-12 district, guiding strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and a high standard of client and guest satisfaction.

The role requires mentoring on-site teams, building strong client relationships, and shaping budgets and resource deployment. Eligible for Sodexo’s incentive plan in addition to base salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• 5 years related experience in food service or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple accounts within a dynamic region and champion operational excellence.
• Drive strategic initiatives and ensure high client and guest satisfaction.
• Mentor on-site teams and build lasting client relationships across DCPS.
• Influence district-wide strategy, budgets, and resource deployment across a multi-site portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

P&L management

Multi-site operations

Client relationship

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Lead Sodexo’s food service partnership with DC Public Schools as Resident District Manager, providing strategic and operational leadership across a large, complex, high-volume urban K-12 school district.

Make an impact where it matters most, leading teams, strengthening an important client partnership and driving operational, financial and service excellence for students and school communities across DCPS.

About the job

Take the lead in overseeing multiple accounts within a dynamic region, where you’ll champion operational excellence, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure a high standard of client and guest satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and empower on-site teams, build lasting client relationships, and shape the success of business operations across a diverse portfolio.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $139145 - $180070

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

Take on a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence district-wide strategy, elevate the student dining experience and make a meaningful impact across one of the nation’s largest urban school systems.

Expand your leadership footprint through significant operational scope, senior-level visibility and the opportunity to develop talent, drive innovation and strengthen a key K-12 client partnership.

• Make a lasting impact by guiding district-wide strategies that boost performance, drive growth, and enhance the customer experience
• Build trusted partnerships with clients, collaborating on solutions that strengthen retention and deliver long-term value
• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams while fostering a culture of engagement, development, and accountability
• Take ownership of financial results with the ability to shape budgets, forecast outcomes, and drive results
• Gain exposure to cross-functional leadership and work alongside senior leaders to influence enterprise-wide priorities
• Manage a diverse and exciting portfolio of operations, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities
• Expand your leadership footprint with a role that rewards initiative, collaboration, and strategic thinking

What you’ll bring

Bring proven leadership in high-volume K-12 food service, including experience within a large USDA-regulated school district and the operational expertise to successfully lead complex, multi-site programs.

• Success in managing complex, multi-site operations with strong financial acumen
• and a track record of delivering results against P&L goals
• Skillset to lead through influence, guiding frontline and senior leaders alike while
• creating a performance-driven, people-first culture
• A strategic mindset with the capability to identify growth opportunities, drive
• innovation, and align services with evolving client needs
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the confidence to serve as a trusted
• partner to clients and collaborate effectively across business units
• A commitment to developing talent, building succession pipelines, and fostering
• team engagement through mentorship and clear performance expectations

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 5 years
• Related Experience: 5 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.