District Manager

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a District Manager in New England, responsible for leading the account teams to deliver on our promise of fresh, scratch, and local dining, with menus that Wow! In that mission, the DM will lead within a people-centric culture to deliver differences every day to the MG team, clients, and guests. This includes managing a diverse team to deliver exceptional service and fiscal responsibility through food and labor productivity. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within the industry, has demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams, empowering and promoting excellence, and upholding the people, operational, and brand standards.

What the District Manager will do:

• Lead Account Managers to excel in developing their teams, driving operational excellence, and exceeding client expectations. Support teams in establishing, prioritizing, and executing program goals and action plans.

• Support the development of staff; participate in recruiting, training, and coaching initiatives in step with the industry and MG human resources practices.

• Support the balance of customization and scaling operational standards and best practices. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, client/MG practices, policies, and procedures.

• Drive guest satisfaction through understanding customer needs and executing consistent standards of excellence, with planned promotions to surprise and delight

• Partner with client development to retain current clients and develop new business opportunities

• Lead the onboarding of new accounts.

• Maintain district financial budgets and forecasts, review and analyze data relative to operations to meet client and company goals, and demonstrate good stewardship for both.

• Adhere to company, federal, state, and local business requirements, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary.

• Act as a visible champion of company culture and values through leadership decisions and actions.

• Work effectively across the organization to build strategic relationships and gain new perspectives.

• Partner with the Vice President of Operations and other leaders in driving and executing continuous improvement.

What the District Manager will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• 7 years in a leadership role in food service management; multi-unit preferred

• Proven, data-driven leader with a track record of driving operational performance and customer satisfaction.

• Strong communicator and collaborative leader with high integrity and a passion for food and hospitality excellence.

• Strategic Leadership Skills, Participative Management Style

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

What the District Manager will get:

• Access to competitive employee wellness benefit coverages such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more.

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary commensurate with experience; annual bonus and equity eligible.

• A community-focused environment dedicated to empowering personal and professional growth

Additional Information:

• This position reports to the VP of Operations.

• The current district footprint of four boarding schools includes Massachusetts and New Hampshire. This role requires account visits minimally 3x/week, and therefore may result in 50% travel, including some weekend, day, and overnight trips.

Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day! Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the New England market! Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

Meriwether Godsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.