District Manager I

• Provide overall vision, planning, direction, and control to assigned units for a large and complex geographic district, normally generating $20M+ in revenue
• Execute food & nutrition programs in K12 school districts, with a focus on growth, cost, and productivity, leading people, and delivering financial commitments
• Establish overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of multiple accounts and units
• Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and service excellence
• Coach & mentor employees
• Identify and engage top talent
• Plan and lead team management meetings
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards
• Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
• Facilitate and support new business and retention activities
• Build revenue and manage budget
• Ensure completion and maintenance of P&L statements for the district
• Deliver client and company financial targets
• Lead managers in implementing corporate management agenda for labor and financial initiatives
• Ensure value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
• Ensure consistent application of Aramark’s operating standards and processes
• Understand end-to-end supply chain and procurement process
• Ensure unit managers maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution per the USDA guidelines
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in K12/Student Nutrition environment preferred
• Proven leadership experience, typically acquired over 5-10 years, including P&L responsibility within the food and beverage industries
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a broad knowledge of management practices, business judgement and client/consumer interaction
• Confirmed ability to hire, assess, develop and grow hard-working talent
• Established communication and teamwork skills to work with all levels on the organization from the front-line associate through leadership
• Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change and turnaround initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree is required to be successful per USDA guidelines
• advanced degree in business or related field is preferred

Advanced degree in business or related field

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage