Resident District Manager On-site

Location: Vestal, New York

About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Resident District Manager to lead a dynamic and multifaceted dining program at a university campus in New York. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of residential dining, retail food outlets, catering, and conference services, operating across both year-round and seasonal environments.

Key Responsibilities
Drive operational excellence across residential dining, retail, catering, and seasonal hospitality.
Partner with institutional stakeholders to align goals, performance metrics, and long-term strategy.
Lead and manage multimillion-dollar budgets with strong fiscal oversight and cost-control practices.
Champion sustainability, DE&I, local sourcing, and student engagement initiatives.
Build, mentor, and empower high-performing teams
Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and performance expectations.
Serve as the central liaison between unit managers, clients, and company leadership.

What You Bring
Proven food service leadership experience in higher education, hospitality, or similar industries.
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex operations with multiple service lines.
Strong financial management skills, with a record of achieving or exceeding KPIs.
Effective team leadership, mentoring, and staff development capabilities.
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
Experience working in unionized environments, with knowledge of both front- and back-of-house operations.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 years of management experience and 3 years of functional leadership experience.

Must Have
Proven success as a Resident District Manager overseeing budgets of $20 million or more.
Extensive food service leadership experience in higher education or hospitality settings.
Experience managing multiple service lines and unionized environments.
Expertise in operational excellence, budget management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is determined by experience, education, and demonstrated expertise. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

Interested in this opportunity?
Submit your resume or application to (Attn: Jacqueline).
Please include the subject line: Resident District Manager Vestal, NY