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Sodexo Government Services has an exciting opportunity for a District Manager 2 to be part of a growing division. Sodexo is seeking a District Manager 2 to lead our Air Force Food Service operations supporting multiple Air Force locations across the United States. There is great satisfaction in serving those who serve, and it is core to our mission to "Improve the Quality of Daily Life for Everyone We Serve." This is a remote-based position requiring 40% to 60% travel to Air Force locations and business meetings across the United States. The selected candidate must reside within reasonable commuting distance of a major commercial airport.

This position will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, client relationship management, contract compliance, financial performance, and team development across the Air Force portfolio and two retail locations. The District Manager will support dining operations serving Airmen, their families, retirees, government employees, contractor employees, and other authorized customers.

The District Manager 2 will report to the Vice President of Operations - Air Force and will provide leadership and oversight to Area Operations Managers, General Managers, and key support leaders across Culinary, Marketing, Finance, Contracts, and Unit Control. This role will also partner closely with Air Force client leadership, installation-level stakeholders, and Sodexo internal support teams to ensure contract requirements, Sodexo standards, and Air Force expectations are consistently met.This is a remote position requiring 40% to 60% travel.

Sodexo's Air Force contract continues to grow, and there is a great opportunity for this position to lead continued transformation, strengthen operational execution, support new business initiatives, and develop leaders across the portfolio.

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple Air Force locations
• Lead, coach, and develop Area Operations Managers, General Managers, and support leaders
• Ensure strong contract management, compliance, and accountability across all assigned locations
• Drive consistent execution of Sodexo standards, Air Force standards, and contractual requirements
• Achieve financial targets, operational goals, and key performance indicators
• Strengthen client relationships at both the installation and enterprise level
• Support growth, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Air Force portfolio
• Partner with Culinary, Marketing, Finance, Contracts, HR, Safety, and other support functions to resolve challenges and advance business priorities
• Lead operational readiness for new openings, transitions, contract changes, and special projects
• Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, service excellence, and employee engagement
• Ensure food quality, food safety, sanitation, training, and customer service expectations are consistently met
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, clients, direct reports, and frontline teams

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.

• Has a work history demonstrating strong multi-unit leadership skills
• Has experience managing complex food service operations, preferably in government, military, campus, healthcare, or other high-volume contract environments
• Has strong contract management and compliance experience
• Has demonstrated success leading financial performance, budgets, forecasts, labor management, and operational controls
• Has a strong background in food safety, sanitation, safety compliance, and regulatory standards
• Has experience developing leaders and building strong succession pipelines
• Can manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed locations
• Demonstrates professional communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Has a passion for high-quality food service, customer satisfaction, and client partnership
• Can prioritize tasks, adapt to changing business needs, and take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Is willing and able to travel 40% to 60% based on operational, client, and business needs
• Resides within reasonable commuting distance of a major commercial airport to support frequent nationwide travel

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 7 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 7 years