Resident District Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 youre a dynamic leader ready to drive transformation and elevate standards this role is for you.