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Huddle House

General Manager

Dillsboro, NC · On-site

Support District General Manager in effectively communicating issues, concerns, and special needs/projects and day to day business of the unit * Fill in wherever necessary to move the line faster ...

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Huddle House

General Manager

Franklin, NC · On-site

$750 - $950/wk

Support District General Manager in effectively communicating issues, concerns, and special needs/projects and day to day business of the unit * Fill in wherever necessary to move the line faster ...

Huddle House

General Manager

Franklin, NC · On-site

Support District General Manager in effectively communicating issues, concerns, and special needs/projects and day to day business of the unit * Fill in wherever necessary to move the line faster ...

Huddle House

General Manager

Sylva, NC · On-site

$750 - $950/wk

Support District General Manager in effectively communicating issues, concerns, and special needs/projects and day to day business of the unit * Fill in wherever necessary to move the line faster ...

Huddle House

General Manager

Franklin, NC · On-site

$950/wk

... District General Manager in effectively communicating issues, concerns, and special needs/projects and day to day business of the unitFill in wherever necessary to move the line faster, assist in ...

Huddle House

General Manager

Sylva, NC · On-site

... District General Manager in effectively communicating issues, concerns, and special needs/projects and day to day business of the unitFill in wherever necessary to move the line faster, assist in ...

thyssenkrupp Elevator

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced District General Manager-Graded in Houston, TX. Responsible for driving revenue growth and managing the branch's P&L by successfully managing all ...

AI Fire

Operations Manager

Elmwood, LA · On-site

This position is a local operations management position that reports to District General Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the applicable division ...

Impact Fire Services, LLC

JOB SUMMARY This position is a local operations management position that reports to District General Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the ...

AI Fire

Fire Protection Service Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

This position is a local operations management position that reports to District General Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the applicable division ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for district general manager in the United States is $78,217.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A District General Manager is a senior management professional responsible for overseeing the operations, staff, and performance of multiple locations or branches within a designated geographic area, known as a district. They set sales targets, ensure customer satisfaction, manage budgets, and enforce company policies. District General Managers act as a bridge between upper management and individual store or branch managers, ensuring company goals are achieved across their district. Their role often includes hiring, training, and evaluating management staff, as well as driving revenue and growth initiatives.

How does a district general manager balance strategic leadership with day-to-day operational responsibilities?

District General Managers often juggle high-level strategic planning with hands-on operational oversight. They are responsible for setting district-wide goals, analyzing performance metrics, and developing initiatives to drive growth, while also ensuring that each location within their district adheres to company standards and resolves operational issues promptly. This role requires frequent communication with store or branch managers, regular site visits, and ongoing staff development. Successful District General Managers are adept at prioritizing tasks, delegating effectively, and fostering a strong team culture across multiple locations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a district general manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a District General Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, business acumen, and experience in multi-unit operations, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial management software, and data analytics tools is common in this role. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills help District General Managers motivate staff and drive performance across locations. These capabilities are vital for achieving operational excellence, meeting financial targets, and ensuring consistent standards throughout the district.

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District General Manager- Hazelwood, MO

Hazelwood, MO

Compass Group
Catering • 10K+ employees
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Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,099 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

  • Pay Range:  $90,000 to $100,000  
    *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg

About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. 
 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation.  Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. 

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Working as a District General Manager (DGM), you will lead a cross-functional team of leaders who manage a team providing service to 500+ accounts within your territory. You will provide overall planning and direction to achieve operations and financial goals, align with all applicable regulations, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure we continuously support our communities in our dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Leads, manages, and encourages teams to provide outstanding service to our micro-market, vending, OCS and pantry clients
  • Drives and develops self and team towards building positive relationships with client(s) and achievement of critical metrics (profitability, safety, engagement, etc.) 
  • May serve on the regional leadership team; participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
  • Leads accounts in territory, ensuring decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications 
  • Supports senior leadership in setting the cultural tone in district and region; meets regularly with team and partners to ensure full visibility, understanding, safety, and accountability
  • Serves as representative/brand ambassador of territory; attends client and community engagement events 
  • Collaborates with the Sales, Retention, and Finance teams on sales proforma and proposal development; participates in full sales and retention process
  • Collaborates with partners to support district needs and solves problems by thinking through all angles and downstream impacts 
  • Ensures compliance with regional, state, and local policies governing meal and retail programs, along with safety and QA requirements; conducts audits and offers solutions for improvement 
  • Champions development, performance evaluations, succession planning, gaining a full understanding of all roles within operation, and supporting team with tools and systems
  • Owns financial results/P&L for the territory, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting 
  • Completes required reports on time as outlined by policy 
  • Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or five (5) years progressive experience in micro-market, vending, OCS, retail or other high level people management positions 
  • Strong background in a leadership role with exposure to contract/budget management, customer service, people development, food and beverage services, negotiations, etc.
  • Has a consistent track record and knowledge of growing a business, along with proven business and financial proficiencies. 
  • Has the ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately 
  • Shows expert client relationship, influencing, presentation, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills 
  • Champions the inclusive approach, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient
  • Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multitasking, prioritization, and organization skills
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite 

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1552681

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