DISTRICT MANAGER - ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

Compass Corporate

Salary: $90000 to $110000 /year

Other Forms of Compensation: 10% to 20% Bonus eligible

Pay Grade: 15

A Family Of Companies And Experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Job Summary

The District Manager (Alaska) leads Compass Group’s remote, offshore defense catering and janitorial operations with a focus on ownership, accountability, and excellence across all sites. This role drives our five-pillar framework, Quality, Safety, Growth, Innovation, and Culture, while ensuring client satisfaction, strong financial performance, and a high-caliber workforce. The District Manager will model professional communication, escalate issues promptly to senior management, and upholds all company policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive excellence across all district sites:
• Ensure consistent quality, safety, service delivery, and operational efficiency at every site.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to raise performance, reduce risk, and enhance client outcomes.
• Talent leadership and retention:
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top talent; develop leadership pipelines; create a culture that values high performance, safety, and engagement.
• Establish and oversee training programs; provide ongoing development and succession planning.
• Financial leadership and governance:
• Read, interpret, and act on P&L statements; manage forecasts, budgets, and cost controls.
• Oversee capital deployment, proforma development, CPI considerations, labor management, and purchasing compliance.
• Ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and fiscal discipline across the district.
• Client governance and satisfaction:
• Maintain strong client relationships; conduct governance cadence with senior management as defined; deliver on client requirements and service levels.
• Implement feedback loops to drive operational improvements and align with client expectations.
• Operations and compliance:
• Maintain HACCP-compliant safety and sanitation standards; audit readiness and adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Enforce company policies, timekeeping accuracy, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
  

Five Pillars of Success (Anchor for Decision-Making)

• Quality: Uphold uncompromising standards for product and service quality; drive measurable quality improvements across all sites.
• Safety: Maintain a proactive safety culture; achieve HACCP standards and regular audits with zero tolerance for non-compliance.
• Growth: Identify opportunities for expansion, efficiency gains, and profitable scale; lead initiatives to grow business responsibly.
• Innovation: Promote best practices, new technologies, and process improvements that enhance service delivery and efficiency.
• Culture: Build an inclusive, high-performance workplace; attract, develop, and retain the best people; foster teamwork and integrity.
  

Financial and Compliance Standards

• P&L and Forecasting: Manage district-level financial performance; develop accurate forecasts and timely variance analyses.
• Capital and Purchasing: Direct capital deployment decisions; ensure procurement adheres to corporate standards and cost controls.
• Proforma and CPI: Build and maintain proformas; apply CPI considerations where appropriate to pricing and budgeting.
• Labor Management: Optimize staffing levels, productivity, and labor costs; ensure fair and compliant employment practices.
• Purchasing Compliance: Enforce purchasing policies and supplier standards; maintain audit-ready records.
• Safety and Audit: Maintain HACCP compliance; prepare for and respond to internal and external audits.
• Timekeeping and Company Policies: Adhere to time clock usage; comply with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Client Satisfaction and Communication

• Client Outcomes: Ensure client satisfaction through reliable service, responsive issue resolution, and proactive governance.
• Reporting and Communication: Read, write, and speak professionally in all business communications; maintain clear, timely, and professional documentation and reporting.
• Issue Escalation: Immediately raise any issues or concerns to senior management with recommended corrective actions.
  

Financial and Compliance Standards

• P&L and Forecasting: Manage district-level financial performance; develop accurate forecasts and timely variance analyses.
• Capital and Purchasing: Direct capital deployment decisions; ensure procurement adheres to corporate standards and cost controls.
• Proforma and CPI: Build and maintain proformas; apply CPI considerations where appropriate to pricing and budgeting.
• Labor Management: Optimize staffing levels, productivity, and labor costs; ensure fair and compliant employment practices.
• Purchasing Compliance: Enforce purchasing policies and supplier standards; maintain audit-ready records.
• Safety and Audit: Maintain HACCP compliance; prepare for and respond to internal and external audits.
• Timekeeping and Company Policies: Adhere to time clock usage; comply with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
  

Leadership and People Management

• Supervisory Scope: Oversee up to 10 subordinate supervisors and up to 150 employees across multiple sites.
• Development: Mentor, coach, and evaluate district leaders; drive performance improvements and accountability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Vice President – Operations and other stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives and governance.
  

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrated improvements in operational efficiency, safety compliance, and client satisfaction across all districts.
• Effective talent management outcomes: higher retention, leadership development, and a culture of accountability.
• Financial discipline: accurate forecasts, robust cost controls, and prudent capital deployment.
• Governance discipline: consistent client governance cadence and proactive issue resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Workload, Hours, and Presence

• Schedule: Work the hours necessary to complete duties; be in the office five days a week unless traveling to remote sites necessitates otherwise.
• Travel: Frequent travel to remote site operations; willingness to be onsite to supervise, support, and verify operations.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience managing large-scale food service/contract operations; offshore/remote experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.
• Strong financial acumen: forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, cost controls.
• Menu development experience; strong proficiency with data analytics and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional business vocabulary.
• Ability to travel frequently and work in demanding environments; valid passport may be required.
  

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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates At Corporate Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  
  

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 for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1470718

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