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Overview

Sodexo is seeking a results‑driven District Manager 2 to lead student nutrition operations across multiple K‑12 school districts within the Indiana and Michigan region. This leader will shape strategy, elevate operational performance, and strengthen client partnerships while guiding a team of managers and frontline teams. The District Manager plays a pivotal role in driving service excellence, operational consistency, and financial success across a diverse portfolio of sites. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, drive operational results, and elevate the student dining experience, we invite you to bring your leadership to our team.At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

Incentives

Relocation Assistance, Vehicle Allowance, and Annual Incentive Package Eligible

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership, planning, and operational direction across student dining programs
• Drive financial performance, ensuring budget adherence and growth goals are met
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and hourly teams to support engagement and operational excellence
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and business growth
• Oversee compliance with safety, food quality, and regulatory standards
• Partner with the SVP and client leadership on initiatives, strategic planning, and continuous improvement

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi‑unit foodservice operations within K‑12 child nutrition programs in alignment with USDA regulations.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and performance metrics
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop diverse teams
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills
• Experience building client relationships in contract or service‑focused environments
• Willingness to travel within the region

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 7 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 7 years