District Manager 1

Lead the Future of Workplace Dining District Manager to elevate and oversee a portfolio of corporate dining accounts in the Bellevue area, one of the country’s most innovative and experience‑driven markets. This role is built for a leader who thrives at the intersection of food, hospitality, and strategy — someone who can inspire teams, strengthen client partnerships, and deliver exceptional workplace dining experiences. As District Manager, you’ll guide General Managers across multiple locations, ensuring each site delivers best‑in‑class food programs , operational excellence, and a warm, hospitality‑first culture. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you’ll influence vision , raise standards , and leave a lasting impact on a region known for creativity, tech‑driven culture, and high expectations . Why This Role Matters Bellevue is a market that values fresh food, thoughtful service, and meaningful experiences — and this role puts you at the center of it. You’ll lead a team that’s passionate about elevating workplace dining, shaping culture, and delivering hospitality that feels personal and memorable. If you’re energized by multi‑site leadership, client partnership, and the opportunity to transform how people experience food at work, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact. What You'll Do Lead multi‑site operations — oversee multiple corporate dining accounts, ensuring consistency, quality, and hospitality across all locations Develop and coach leaders — mentor General Managers and build strong, high‑performing teams rooted in service and accountability Strengthen client partnerships — serve as a trusted advisor, anticipate needs, and deliver solutions that enhance workplace culture Drive operational excellence — ensure standards, systems, and processes are executed with precision and consistency Manage financial performance — oversee budgets, forecasting, labor planning, and cost controls across the district Champion food and service quality — uphold high culinary and hospitality standards that reflect Sodexo’s commitment to excellence 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 Programs 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring Strategic leadership — ability to influence, guide, and inspire leaders across multiple sites Operational expertise — strong understanding of food service operations, systems, and standards Client‑focused mindset — skill in building trust, communicating proactively, and delivering value Financial acumen — experience managing budgets, labor, and financial performance People development skills — passion for coaching, mentoring, and growing talent Adaptability and innovation — comfort navigating a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment with creativity and confidence 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 Degreeor equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience – 5 years Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years #J-18808-Ljbffr Sodexo