District Manager 1

Sodexo

MENLO PARK, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Experience, Facilities Management, Financial Management, Food Delivery, Food Quality, Food Services, Forecasting, Leadership, Mentoring, Performance Management, Sales Management, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
MENLO PARK, CA
POSTED
Today

Role Overview

Lead the Future of Food Service

Sodexo is seeking a District Manager who’s ready to elevate workplace dining across a diverse portfolio of client locations. This role goes far beyond overseeing operations — it’s about shaping experiences, inspiring teams, and building partnerships that redefine what corporate food service can be.

As District Manager, you’ll be the strategic force behind multiple accounts, guiding General Managers to deliver best‑in‑class food programs, exceptional hospitality, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you’ll influence vision, raise standards, and leave a lasting impact on one of the most innovative markets in the country.

Why This Role Matters

This is your opportunity to lead a team that’s passionate about great food, great service, and great experiences. You’ll have the platform to elevate, inspire, and transform — driving innovation, strengthening client relationships, and developing leaders who deliver excellence every day.

If you’re energized by multi‑site leadership, service‑driven culture, and the chance to shape the future of workplace dining, this role gives you the space to make a lasting mark.

 

What You'll Do

  • Lead multi‑site operations — oversee multiple accounts, ensuring consistency, quality, and hospitality across all locations

  • Develop and coach leaders — mentor General Managers and build strong, high‑performing teams

  • Strengthen client partnerships — serve as a trusted advisor, anticipate needs, and deliver solutions that enhance workplace culture

  • Drive operational excellence — ensure standards, systems, and processes are executed with precision

  • Manage financial performance — oversee budgets, forecasting, labor planning, and cost controls across the district

  • Champion food and service quality — uphold high culinary and hospitality standards that reflect Sodexo’s commitment to excellence

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

  • Strategic leadership — the ability to influence, guide, and inspire leaders across multiple sites

  • Operational expertise — strong understanding of food service operations, systems, and standards

  • Client‑focused mindset — skill in building trust, communicating proactively, and delivering value

  • Financial acumen — experience managing budgets, labor, and financial performance

  • People development skills — passion for coaching, mentoring, and growing talent

  • Adaptability and innovation — comfort navigating fast‑paced environments with creativity and confidence

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 this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience – 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 5 years

About the Company

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Sodexo

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1966
WEBSITE
https://us.sodexo.com/home.html