DISTRICT MANAGER - LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA

Job Description

Job Description

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Position Title: DISTRICT MANAGER - LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 

Salary:  $86000 - $110000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus​

ESS Support Services Worldwide is the specialty division of Compass Group. ESS Support Services Worldwide – Gulf of Mexico is a leading provider of comprehensive support services, specializing in food and facility maintenance for clients and their employees both offshore and on remote land sites. ESS includes our Alaskan native corporations, villages and individuals in the ownership of the catering, housekeeping and facility support services business.

Our team consists of culinary professionals, dedicated kitchen support personnel, and hospitality experts committed to delivering unparalleled guest services, supporting every aspect of daily community life for our clients' resident workers -- 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. 

Job Summary

The District Manager for ESS will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple accounts within the assigned region. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction while ensuring alignment with Compass Group standards and ESS objectives.

The District Manager will lead and develop a team, foster strong client partnerships, and ensure that a strong focus is placed on safety, compliance, people development, and continuous improvement to support long-term growth and success.

This is an in-office position based at our corporate headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana, operating Monday through Friday. The role requires approximately 40% travel, depending on client and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Monitors the overall financial performance of the accounts to ensure profitability
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of personnel policies
• Manages planning, budget analysis and reporting for the region
• Participates in the sales process to grow the region
• Up to 40% travel required

Preferred Qualifications:  

• BS Degree preferred
• Five to seven years of contract foodservice management experience
• Higher Education background preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial acumen
• Multi-unit experience is preferred

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ESS Support Services Worldwide offers competitive wages, has an award-winning benefits program which includes health, medical, dental, vision, retirement plus other insurance which meets the needs of each individual. 

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

ESS Support Services Worldwide maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.