Resident District Manager

About Higher Education When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry – people who aren't afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.  Position DescriptionReports to the RVP and is responsible for the overall planning, direction and control of a complex, multi-unit location / account. Level of impact is within own location (or District). District / Account varies in size but generally ranges between 5 and 14 units. Generally manages 70 - 500 employees. Scope: $10M - 40M.  Key Responsibilities · Provide overall planning, direction and control to assigned units within a defined district, to achieve operating and financial goals. · Provide guidance and motivation to managers and other district staff. · Develops and maintains effective labor relations. · Establish and maintain effective customer rapport and maintains mutually beneficial business relationships with clients. · Look for opportunities to implement new products and services, which support sales growth and client retention. · Responsible for recruiting, training and succession planning of overall district. · Maintains positive community relations. Participates in professional and civic activities. Makes public appearances. · Interacts with Client management and establishes and maintains effective client and customer relations. · Manages and guides team through the sales process. · Interfaces with RVP, Staff VPs, other Divisional Management and Unit Directors and their staffs. · Develops District forecasts and communicates variances to Regional&Divisional Management. Develops plans to optimize financial performance and productivity. · Build effective partnership with Regional&Corporate support functions. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Institutions Management, Foods and Nutrition, Business Administration or other related fields, plus a minimum of five years relevant experience. Ability to identify defects in the preparation and service of food and implement improved quality control procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior management and ARAMARK support staff. Valid driver's license.