Associate District Manager - Food Service Operations

Job Description

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About the Role

Personal Touch Food Service is seeking an Associate District Manager to join our operations team. This position is designed for motivated individuals looking to grow into a leadership role overseeing one or more dining operations within our organization.

The Associate District Manager will receive hands-on experience across all areas of food service management — from production and procurement to financial oversight, compliance, and client relations. You’ll learn our systems, standards, and leadership expectations directly from experienced managers and district managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and execute daily operations across assigned accounts, including menu execution, service standards, and food safety compliance.
• Manage cost controls for food, labor, and supplies; assist in forecasting and maintaining financial targets.
• Support vendor ordering, inventory management, and price auditing through internal procurement systems.
• Lead, train, and coach hourly staff to ensure operational consistency and excellence.
• Participate in menu planning, catering coordination, and client communications.
• Review and interpret P&L reports, analyze variances, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement best practices and process improvements across multiple sites.

Requirements:

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food service management or operations leadership (college dining, healthcare, senior living, or contract food service preferred).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Strong financial acumen with ability to interpret budgets, analyze cost trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite — especially Excel (budget tracking, formulas, data analysis).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-unit environments and adapting to changing priorities.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive hands-on training program with mentorship from senior managers.
• Defined advancement path to Food Service Manager or District-level leadership roles.
• Competitive salary and growth-based performance incentives.
• Full benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• The opportunity to make an impact across mission-driven operations that serve schools, universities, and community-based programs.