District Manager - Food and Hospitality

Aramark - Moline, IL

Full-time - Senior

Moline, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

As a District Manager at Aramark, you will oversee the operational management and financial performance of multiple accounts within a large and complex geographic district, generating significant revenue. This leadership role focuses on growth, cost management, and productivity while ensuring high levels of consumer satisfaction and employee engagement. You will be responsible for executing the General Management program and maintaining strong client relationships, all while leading a team to achieve financial commitments and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Establish overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of multiple accounts and units.
• Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and service excellence for employees, clients, and consumers.
• Coach and mentor employees, crafting a shared understanding of goals and achievements.
• Reward and recognize employees, identifying and engaging top talent.
• Plan and lead team management meetings, ensuring safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress, understanding contractual obligations.
• Build revenue and manage budget with sensitivity to costs and client needs, ensuring completion and maintenance of P&L statements.
• Lead managers in implementing and maintaining corporate management agenda for labor and financial initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and wage regulations.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience of 5-10 years, including P&L responsibility in hospitality, retail, facilities, or food and beverage industries.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with knowledge of management practices and client interaction.
• Ability to hire, assess, develop, and grow talent effectively.
• Comfortable reading and implementing contractual requirements and identifying operational opportunities.
• Established communication and teamwork skills across all organizational levels.
• Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in business or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan