Resident District Manager - Campus Dining Services

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Resident District Manager to lead a high-performing dining and hospitality program at Binghamton University in Vestal, NY.
In this role, you'll oversee a multi-unit dining district that includes residential dining, retail outlets, catering, and conference services. You'll be responsible for year-round operations and seasonal programs, ensuring excellence in food quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

If you're a strategic, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collegiate environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the student and campus experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all campus dining operations, including residential dining, retail food service, catering, and special events.
• Collaborate with university partners to align business goals, culinary innovation, and service excellence.
• Drive operational performance, including budgeting, cost control, and labor management, to achieve financial objectives.
• Implement and champion initiatives in sustainability, diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), and community engagement.
• Build and mentor a high-performing management team while promoting professional growth and internal advancement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and client standards.
• Lead strategic planning, forecasting, and new program development across all dining units.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years in a management or leadership role within large-scale food service or hospitality operations.
• Proven experience managing budgets of $20 million or more.
• Strong financial and operational acumen with a record of achieving or exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Demonstrated expertise in team leadership, performance management, and employee development.
• Experience in unionized environments and managing both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education dining services or large hospitality environments.
• Background in multi-location food service management.

What We Offer:

We recognize that great leaders deserve great rewards. Our client offers a competitive compensation package, which may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Career Growth Opportunities
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Compensation is fair and equitable, based on experience, education, and demonstrated success in similar roles.