Resident District Manager

Sodexo•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a strategic and dynamic Resident District Manager to lead the food service operations for the Rock Hill School District in Rock Hill, SC. In this high-impact leadership role, you will champion operational excellence across a large, multi-site K–12 district while shaping a best-in-class student dining experience. You will serve as a trusted partner to district leadership, cultivating strong relationships that elevate program performance and long-term client satisfaction. With responsibility for financial outcomes, talent development, innovation, and regulatory compliance, you’ll guide a diverse management team and drive initiatives that directly support student well-being and community engagement across the district. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead multi-site operations within a complex environment.
Prior experience working within K–12 USDA school nutrition programs, including compliance with federal meal pattern and regulatory requirements.
Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and performance management.
Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
Demonstrated success in influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Talent management expertise, including coaching and developing teams.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee food service operations across multiple K–12 school locations to ensure strong financial, operational, and client outcomes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for a complex, multi-unit account, ensuring alignment with client goals and Sodexo standards.
Provide purposeful leadership, coaching, and development to the team.
Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Build strong internal and external relationships, influencing without authority to advance business objectives.
Manage multiple priorities and projects