District Manager

Date: Jul 13, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, 60613

Company: Elior North America

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced district manager to join our Collegiate Dining team in IL, WI, MN & NE . As a district manager, you will have the opportunity to manage multiple accounts.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing accounts within a district to ensure compliance with client, company, and government standards.
• Managing planning, budget analysis, and reporting for the district.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote their consistent application.
• Auditing units to ensure conformance with company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation, and record keeping.
• Providing guidance and leadership to food service directors, area managers, and other district associates.
• Providing overall planning and direction within your district to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Attending district meetings.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency at learning software.
• Intermediate skill with and knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Food safety certification through ServSafe and local health authorities.

Nice-to-haves: 

• Experience in Collegiate dining foodservice.
• Contract management experience.
• At least three years of experience working with multiple units and multiple clients in a high-volume setting.

Where you'll be working:

Collegiate Dining Accounts in  IL, WI, MN & NE 

Compensation Range

Up to $125,000 (+ bonus)

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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