Resident District Manager
Location: Binghamton, NY
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Experience Level: Mid-Senior | Minimum 5 Years Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Required Experience & Qualifications
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.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
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 you're a dynamic leader ready to drive transformation and elevate standards, this role is for you.