Resident District Manager

Global Placement Firm

  • Binghamton, New York
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    An exciting leadership opportunity exists for a highly motivated Resident District Manager to oversee a comprehensive campus dining and hospitality program at a major university in Binghamton, New York . This position is ideal for a strategic, results-driven leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about enhancing the student and campus community experience through operational excellence, innovation, and strong client relationships.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBinghamton, New York
    Websitehttps://www.globalplacementfirm.com

    Description


    Resident District Manager
    Location: Binghamton, NY
    Industry: Hospital & Health Care
    Experience Level: Mid-Senior | Minimum 5 Years Required
    Education: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
    Relocation Assistance: Yes
    Visa Sponsorship: Not Available


    Position Overview

    An exciting leadership opportunity exists for a highly motivated Resident District Manager to oversee a comprehensive campus dining and hospitality program at a major university in Binghamton, New York. This role manages a high-volume, multifaceted portfolio including residential dining, retail food outlets, catering services, and seasonal conference operations.

    This position is ideal for a strategic, results-driven leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about enhancing the student and campus community experience through operational excellence, innovation, and strong client relationships.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and manage all aspects of campus food service operations across multiple venues and formats.

    • Serve as a strategic partner to university leadership, aligning service delivery with institutional goals.

    • Drive financial results including revenue growth, cost controls, labor optimization, and budget accountability.

    • Champion initiatives in sustainability, DE&I, local sourcing, and community engagement.

    • Recruit, mentor, and develop management and frontline teams; foster a culture of performance and growth.

    • Ensure consistent service excellence and regulatory compliance across all units.

    • Innovate and implement programming that enhances the campus dining experience.


    Required Experience & Qualifications

    • Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and operational experience.

    • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in food service or hospitality.

    • Proven success in managing large, multi-unit operations, ideally within a higher education or institutional setting.

    • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets of at least $20 million.

    • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

    • Track record of client relationship management, team development, and delivering on KPIs.

    • Skilled in front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including catering and retail.


    Ideal Candidate Attributes

    • Strategic thinker with a hands-on management style.

    • Exceptional communicator with high emotional intelligence.

    • Strong commitment to customer service and community impact.

    • Passion for innovation in food service and student engagement.


    This is an opportunity to shape the future of a campus dining program and make a lasting impact on a vibrant university community. If you're a dynamic leader ready to drive transformation and elevate standards, this role is for you.

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