Resident / Dining District Manager

Job Description

Resident District Manager   to lead a dynamic and multifaceted dining program in Binghamton, NY. The Resident District Manager will oversee a district that includes both year-round and seasonal operations, with responsibility for residential dining, retail food outlets, catering, and conference services.This role is ideal for a strategic, people-focused leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about elevating the student experience through culinary innovation, operational excellence, and client partnership.

What You'll Do :

• Drive excellence in residential dining, retail operations, catering, and seasonal hospitality.
• Partner closely with institutional stakeholders to align on vision, performance, and long-term strategy.
• Ensure delivery of financial goals through budget ownership, cost controls, and efficient labor management.
• Lead strategic initiatives in sustainability, DE&I, student engagement, and local sourcing.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within all teams.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop talent across the region while promoting internal advancement.

Requirements

MUST HAVE :

Requirements

MUST HAVE : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Food service leadership experience in higher education or hospitality. Experience in managing large, complex operations with multiple service lines. Experience in unionized environments and managing both front- and back-of-house operations.