Senior Campus Dining District Manager

Compass Group USA; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an experienced Resident District Manager to lead the Babson College dining program. This senior on-site leader will oversee a large operation, steer financial and operational performance, and serve as the primary liaison between Chartwells and the university.

You will shape campus dining, develop teams, and foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence while maintaining safety and compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum of three years of management experience.
• 5-7 years of client management experience with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with refurbishing projects on campus preferred.
• Well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management with a track record of success at high-volume sites.
• Proven leadership, initiative, communication, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a diverse team at a large multi-unit account to deliver top-tier service.
• Drive financial and operational performance, client relationships, and accountability.
• Collaborate with district leadership and peers to share best practices and mitigate risks.
• Oversee compliance, safety, audits, and adherence to policies across units.
• Own the financial results, forecasting, and budgeting processes for the account.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Client relationships

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Foodservice knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an experienced Resident District Manager to lead the Babson College dining program. This senior on-site leader will oversee a large operation, steer financial and operational performance, and serve as the primary liaison between Chartwells and the university.

You will shape campus dining, develop teams, and foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence while maintaining safety and compliance across sites.