Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview:

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

 

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! 

 

Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an experienced and dynamic Resident District Manager to lead a high-profile portfolio at SUNY Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY. This is a unique opportunity to oversee and grow a complex, multi-unit dining operation—including residential dining halls, catering, and retail outlets—while shaping the overall student experience on campus.

As Resident District Manager, you will be:

• A strategic partner to our clients

• A mentor and coach to your team

• A driver of operational excellence across all areas of food service

The ideal leader is team- and people-focused : humble, honest, and trustworthy. Someone who inspires accountability—where team members are motivated not to disappoint them. This role requires a visible and engaged leader who is out in the units, building connections with both students and staff, not just working behind the scenes.

Incentives: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! What You'll Do:

• Lead a multi-site university dining program with a focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and financial performance

• Build strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for strategic decisions

• Oversee operations across residential dining, retail, and catering functions

• Ensure compliance with food safety, labor, and regulatory standards

• Guide and develop a diverse management team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability

• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and implement creative, cost-effective solutions

• Use data-driven insights to manage budget, forecast revenue, and optimize profitability

• Champion sustainability, DEI initiatives, and student-centered programming

What We Offer:

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing large, complex food service operations—preferably in a university or campus setting

• A proven track record of delivering results through strategic thinking and operational execution

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control

• Ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams across multiple units

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a client-focused mindset

• Experience in contract management, union environments (preferred), and hospitality innovation

• A passion for mentoring talent and creating positive student experiences through great food and service

Who We Are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Worldwide, Relocation package,

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