Resident District Manager
1 month ago
Vestal
Job DescriptionResident District Manager Skills: Resident District Manager, Food Service, Higher Education or Hospitality, Large Operations, Unionized Environments, Residential Dining, Retail Food Outlets, Catering Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 5 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Relocation assistance: Yes Role Overview: We are seeking a Resident District Manager to lead a dynamic and multifaceted dining program at Binghamton University located in Binghamton, NY. The Resident District Manager will oversee a district that includes both year-round and seasonal operations, with responsibility for residential dining, retail food outlets, catering, and conference services. This role is ideal for a strategic, people-focused leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about elevating the student experience through culinary innovation, operational excellence, and client partnership. What You'll Do: • Drive excellence in residential dining, retail operations, catering, and seasonal hospitality., • Partner closely with institutional stakeholders to align on vision, performance, and long-term strategy., • Ensure delivery of financial goals through budget ownership, cost controls, and efficient labor management., • Lead strategic initiatives in sustainability, DE&I, student engagement, and local sourcing., • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within all teams., • Food service leadership experience (higher education or hospitality strongly preferred)., • Demonstrated success managing large, complex operations with multiple service lines., • Strong financial and operational acumen with a history of meeting or exceeding KPIs., • Expertise in team leadership, including performance management and development., • Exceptional communication skills and client-facing professionalism. Minimum Qualifications & Requirements: • Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, • Minimum Management Experience - 3 years, • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience., • Resident District Manager with proven experience managing large-scale budgets of at least $20 million., • Food service leadership experience in higher education or hospitality., • Experience in managing large, complex operations with multiple service lines. GXs7WMuRrE