District Manager

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate demonstrates capability across the following dimensions: Leadership - 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 & mentor employees by crafting a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how. Reward and recognize employees. Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization. Plan and lead team management meetings. Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards across all operations. Client Relationship - Establish and maintain effective rapport with clients and customers to build a mutually beneficial business relationship. Identify client needs and communicate operational progress. Understand contractual obligations and leverage opportunities. Facilitate and support new business and retention activities. Ensure the team completes customer satisfaction surveys in all locations. Financial Performance - Build revenue and manage budget with sensitivity to costs and client needs. Ensure the completion and maintenance of the district's P&L statements. Provide oversight and take ownership to deliver client and company financial targets using Aramark systems. Understand performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins. Productivity - Lead managers in implementing and maintaining corporate management agenda for labor and financial initiatives. Ensure value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Ensure consistent application of Aramark's operating standards and processes (Operational Excellence) with particular focus on efficiency standards. Understand end-to-end supply chain and procurement process and systems; ensure only authorized suppliers are used. Compliance - Ensure managers maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees. Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, and wage and hour. At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications: In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:

• Proven leadership experience, typically acquired over 5-10 years, including P&L responsibility within the hospitality, retail, facilities, direct store delivery or food and beverage industries. (route-related, coffee, vending, or micromarket experience is strongly preferred, but not required)
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a broad knowledge of management practices, business judgement, and client/consumer interaction.
• Confirmed ability to hire, assess, develop, and grow hard-working talent.
• Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues.
• Established communication and teamwork skills to work with all levels of the organization, from the front-line associate to leadership.
• Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change and turnaround initiatives.
• A bachelor's degree is generally required to be successful; an advanced degree in business or a related field is preferred. About Aramark

Our Mission: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.