District Manager- Corporate Dining and Education

Salary: 90-120K

Location: Central Pa (Greater State College/Dubois Region)

Note: Applicants need to have a comprehensive background in K-12 Dining/National School Lunch Program experience and live near or be willing to relocate to within driving distance of these Central Pa locations).

Metz Culinary Management is anticipating significant growth in the region, and we are seeking a Dynamic District Manager with a strong background in a K-12 Student Diningto take the lead. We are seeking a leader who will share and reinforce our culture, values and attributes creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for a Dynamic District Manager with a strong Contract Dining Services background who will share and reinforce our culture, values and attributes creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

We are a FAMILY-DRIVEN company that collaborates with its Client Partners to deliver RESTAURANT-INSPIRED hospitality to each and every guest in the Healthcare, Education, and Corporate Dining Industries.

The District Manager’s primary role is to serve as a leadership and support resource to General Managers and Food Service Team Members while balancing the needs and goals of our Client-Partners and business goals. The Leadership role is broad, encompassing responsibility for growth of sales, profits and employees in the DM’s primary operating area. The District Manager is expected to model The Metz Culinary Management Corporate Values and Employee Attributes in the exercise of his/her responsibilities. There are several key success indicators: sales growth, consistent profitability commensurate with the sales levels and operating conditions and the retention of our most valued stakeholders. 

Metz Culinary Management is first and foremost about Hospitality welcoming and delighting people, being generous in spirit and deed, and anticipating the details of their needs and wants. It is the District Manager’s role to create an environment that reflects Metz Culinary Management’s Hospitality in everything we do.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proven leadership in a similar role with recent experience in multi-site Higher Education Dining setting
• 5-10 years of Industry leadership experience in a strong General Management role with multi-site responsibilities
• Demonstrated Career Professional Growth
• Proven success in Change Management
• Impeccable communication skills
• Polished Client Relation skills to include all levels of Organizational Executive Leadership
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to travel 50% and more when required

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 6,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.