Strategic District Manager, Campus Food Operations

Sodexo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Resident District Manager for the University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, to lead day-to-day Food Service Operations on campus. You will drive operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and guest satisfaction while mentoring on-site teams and building strong client relationships.

This role involves managing people, directing resources, budgeting, and influencing across the organization to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Experience in multi-site operations.
• Strong financial acumen and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Food Service Operations on campus.
• Mentor and empower on-site teams and build client relationships.
• Set direction, allocate resources, and influence decisions across the organization.
• Drive operational excellence and strategy to optimize performance and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Talent management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Resident District Manager for the University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, to lead day-to-day Food Service Operations on campus. You will drive operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and guest satisfaction while mentoring on-site teams and building strong client relationships.

This role involves managing people, directing resources, budgeting, and influencing across the organization to deliver results.