Resident District Manager

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.

Sodexo is seeking a Resident District Manager at Murray State University in Murray, KY. This position will manage the day-to-day Food Service Operations, Resident Dining, Retail, Catering and Concessions. It requires strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, communication and project management skills. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

• 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 staff, 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

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.

• ability to direct other leaders in a high-volume business
• have strong financial acumen, and P&L background
• experience driving employee engagement and student satisfaction through strong leadership skills
• knowledge of client contracts and ability to ensure compliance
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service 

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.

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