Resident District Manager - Food Service Management, VA

Job Summary A Resident District Manager (RDM) in higher education is a senior-level leader overseeing large-scale, campus-wide dining and hospitality operations, often generating revenues exceeding $12 million. This role is responsible for maintaining strong client relationships with university leadership, driving financial performance (P&L), developing high-performing teams, and leading operational innovation across campus dining programs. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Directs all aspects of multi-unit dining operations, including residential dining halls, retail food concepts, and catering services, ensuring excellence in quality, service, and efficiency. Client Relations & Strategy: Serves as the primary liaison between the company and university administration, ensuring alignment with campus culture, student needs, and institutional goals while maintaining high guest satisfaction. Financial Management: Oversees full P&L accountability, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and revenue growth strategies to ensure strong financial performance. Team Leadership: Recruits, develops, and leads management and frontline teams, fostering a culture of accountability, diversity, safety, and continuous improvement. Qualifications and Requirements Experience: Demonstrated success in higher education dining, hospitality, or contract foodservice management, typically with 5+ years in senior leadership roles. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality management, or a related field is generally required. Skills: Strong business acumen, strategic leadership, client engagement expertise, and a passion for innovation in food and service delivery. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group, North America