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Canteen
About Canteen
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role with a strong, growing organization. We’re seeking a driven, growth‑minded District Operations Manager to partner closely with the District Manager and support the success of our refreshment operations.
If you enjoy leading teams, optimizing performance, and driving operational excellence, this role puts you right at the center of business impact.
What You’ll Lead & Own
A successful District Operations Manager is:
Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID:1510738
Canteen
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Canteen
- Pay Range: 78,000.00- 82,000.00 *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
About Canteen
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role with a strong, growing organization. We’re seeking a driven, growth‑minded District Operations Manager to partner closely with the District Manager and support the success of our refreshment operations.
If you enjoy leading teams, optimizing performance, and driving operational excellence, this role puts you right at the center of business impact.
What You’ll Lead & Own
- Build and develop strong teams that deliver high‑quality service and operational consistency
- Ensure branch financial performance aligns with both company and client expectations
- Drive productivity improvements and support the development of accurate forecasts and operational plans
- Interpret, apply, and reinforce company policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency across the district
- Collaborate with department managers and supervisors across all business lines to support smooth day‑to‑day operations
- Actively participate in the sales process, supporting growth opportunities and client success
- Identify training needs for Customer Service Managers and help drive development across the district
- Support compliance with collective bargaining agreements, where applicable
- Associate’s degree plus 3 years of related operational or leadership experience
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze financial data and operational metrics
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate confidently with teams, leaders, and clients
- Strong problem‑solving ability with comfort working in situations where limited standardization exists
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
A successful District Operations Manager is:
- A team‑builder who leads with clarity, accountability, and integrity
- Organized and proactive—able to manage multiple priorities with confidence
- Comfortable partnering across departments and supporting multiple operational functions
- Motivated by continuous improvement and operational excellence
Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID:1510738
Canteen
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $78,000 - $82,000