District Manager - Corporate Dining

Location

Stamford, CT | United States

Job description

Salary: $110,000 - $125,00

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!  Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards -  Best Places to Work in 2021,  

Job Summary

As a District Manager (DM) for Restaurant Associates, you will be responsible for a small portfolio of corporate dining accounts in Stanford, CT, and New York, NY. You will ensure R/A brand standards, lead operational efficiency, and develop positive client relationships within the designated region. Travel to New York (1x per week) is a requirement for this role.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leads, manages, and encourages a complementary team of Directors of Dining Services, and their teams, to provide outstanding service
• Drives and develops self and team towards building positive relationships with client(s) and achievement of critical metrics (profitability, safety, engagement, etc.) 
• Leads accounts in territory, ensuring decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications 
• Supports senior leadership in setting the cultural tone in district and region; meets regularly with team and partners to ensure full visibility, understanding, safety, and accountability
• Serves as representative/brand ambassador of territory; attends client and community engagement events 
• Collaborates with the Sales, Retention, and Finance teams on sales proforma and proposal development; participates in full sales and retention process
• Collaborates with partners to support district needs and solves problems by thinking through all angles and downstream impacts 
• Ensures compliance with regional, state, and local policies governing meal and retail programs, along with safety and QA requirements; conducts audits and offers solutions for improvement 
• Champions development, performance evaluations, succession planning, and building single- and multi-unit management skills such as a full understanding of all roles within operation; support team with tools and systems
• Owns financial results/P&L for districts in the territory, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting 
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or five (5) years experience in multi-service food operations or similar hospitality focused industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in corporate dining or food service management, with at least 5 years in a management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to New York once per week.
• Knowledge of industry trends, compliance regulations, and culinary best practices.
• Champions the inclusive approach, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multitasking, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite. 

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1282254

Restaurant Associates 

Leah Curry  

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