District Operations Manager - Greenville, SC

District Operations Manager

Join a dynamic team and lead with purpose. We're seeking a growth-minded District Operations Manager with a strong background in catering, food service operations, financial management, and client relations to help drive excellence across our services division.

As a key leader, you'll partner with the District Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, elevate client satisfaction, and ensure financial and operational goals are met. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize food service operations across multiple locations, ensuring high standards in catering, vending, and refreshment services.
• Drive financial performance by managing budgets, analyzing P&L statements, and implementing cost control strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted point of contact for service delivery, issue resolution, and strategic planning.
• Support account management by collaborating with sales and service teams to identify growth opportunities and ensure contract compliance.
• Ensure operational excellence through effective scheduling, installation coordination, and workforce planning.
• Coach and develop Customer Service Managers, identifying training needs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in union contract negotiations and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher, with 3+ years of experience in food service, catering, hospitality, or operations management.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with a client-first mindset.
• Experience in account management or client-facing roles within service industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that values innovation, service excellence, and professional growth.
• Lead a team that's passionate about delivering exceptional refreshment experiences.
• Enjoy opportunities for advancement and development in a supportive, performance-driven culture.

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you're passionate about food service, thrive in client-facing roles, and have a knack for driving operational and financial success—we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits. Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1451816

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