RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER - ST LOUIS, MO

Resident District Manager (RDM)

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Working as a Resident District Manager (RDM), you will manage a large multi-unit dining account. You will serve as our point of contact for the client as well as lead the team within the account and manage the overall operation. You will provide planning and direction within your account to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment. You will also maintain strong client relationships and work to fulfill our mission to feed kids.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, managing, and inspiring a diverse team at a large account, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client, students, and community
• Driving and developing self and team at the account towards building strong relationships with the client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, employee engagement, etc.)
• Serving on district leadership team, and participating in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
• Ensuring decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications while gathering input from the team and partners
• Fostering a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability at the account
• Serving as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district and community; attending key client and community events
• Ensuring client needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account, find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed
• Supporting functional areas of operation, including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary
• Ensuring adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducting unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)
• Maintaining compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time
• Championing development within the account; conducting performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account; having full understanding of all roles within operation
• Owning the financial results for the account, and working with leadership to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Ensuring consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

Required qualifications include:

• Educational minimum and work experience per USDA Professional Standards for the account(s)

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry, or other Support Services area
• Is well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management with a proven track record of success
• Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen
• Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills
• Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software

Occasional travel required in this position

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.