HIRING NOW!! _ District Manager -Food & Beverage - Kirkland & Ellis -Los Angels CA_

We are seeking a self-motivated/energetic individual for the role of District Manager for the Kirkland & Ellis Law firm.

As the DM, you will manage the food service operation and financial success for a high volume, multi-unit dining account. The selected candidate will serve as the point of contact for our client as well as lead the team within the account. 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 provide quality service to our customers.

The District Manager will manage all 5 locations for this firm for food and beverage Cafes , C-Stores and Catering. Locations are in LA, SF, and SLC.

• Salary -Starting the conversation at $125,000-135,000 based on skill and experience.
• Bonus potential

MUST HAVE

• A minimum of three (3) years of management experience in food service
• Multi- Unit experience
• Food & Beverage leadership experience in high volume locations
• Catering Experience
• B&I Dining Experience
• Availability to Travel

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team at a large account, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client, students, and community
• Drives and develops 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.)
• May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
• Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications while gathering input from the team and partners
• Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability at the account
• Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district and community; attends key client and community events
• Ensures client needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account, find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed
• Supports functional areas of operation, including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary
• Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)
• Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time
• Champions development within the account; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account; has full understanding of all roles within operation
• Owns the financial results for the account, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of al policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in a leadership role with exposure to contract/budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations, etc.
• Has a consistent track record and knowledge of growing a business, along with proven business and financial proficiencies.
• Has the ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately
• Shows expert client relationship, influencing, presentation, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills
• Champions the inclusive approach, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multitasking, prioritization, and organization skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite
• Extensive travel is required in this position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Food management: 3 years (Required)
• Multi unit: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person