Resident District Manager - Education Food Services - Springfield, MO Area

Job Summary

As a Resident District Manager, you will assist in leading the successful launch and ongoing operations of multiple dining accounts within the Education sector. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership to create exceptional dining experiences that consistently meet and exceed client expectations. You will be one of the driving forces behind operational excellence, client engagement, and culinary innovation, ensuring every detail reflects superior quality and service. You will help oversee a large, dynamic team that includes multiple Directors of Dining Services and Executive Chefs, as well as professionals in marketing, finance, HR, IT, communications, and dietetics. This strong, collaborative team will work together to bring this new account to life. Your leadership will foster a culture of teamwork, creativity, and accountability as you guide the team in delivering outstanding results. From menu development to service execution, you will set the standard for excellence while driving performance and customer satisfaction across the district.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors the overall financial performance of the accounts to ensure profitability
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of personnel policies
• Manages planning, budget analysis and reporting for the region
• Participates in the sales process to grow the region

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Degree preferred
• Five to seven years of contract foodservice management experience
• Higher Education background preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial acumen
• Multi-unit experience is preferred

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)