District Manager 2

Role Overview: Sodexo is seeking a results‑driven District Manager 2 to lead student nutrition operations across ten K‑12 school districts within the Indiana and Michigan region. This leader will shape strategy, elevate operational performance, and strengthen client partnerships while guiding a team of managers and frontline teams. The District Manager plays a pivotal role in driving service excellence, operational consistency, and financial success across a diverse portfolio of sites. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, drive operational results, and elevate the student dining experience, we invite you to bring your leadership to our team. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance. Incentives: Relocation Assistance, Vehicle Allowance, and Annual Incentive Package Eligible What You'll Do: Provide leadership, planning, and operational direction across student dining programsDrive financial performance, ensuring budget adherence and growth goals are metLead, coach, and develop managers and hourly teams to support engagement and operational excellenceBuild and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and business growthOversee compliance with safety, food quality, and regulatory standardsPartner with the SVP and client leadership on initiatives, strategic planning, and continuous improvement 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring: Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi‑unit foodservice operations within K‑12 child nutrition programs in alignment with USDA regulations.Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and performance metricsAbility to lead, mentor, and develop diverse teamsExcellent communication, presentation, and project management skillsExperience building client relationships in contract or service‑focused environmentsWillingness to travel within the region 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 experienceMinimum Management Experience – 7 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 7 years

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