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Do you enjoy a high energy, fast paced environment? Sodexo Campus Dining has an opportunity for a Resident District Manager for Minnesota State University-Mankato. **Relocation Assistance is available!** Reporting to the District Manager, our RDM will manage 12 managers overseeing all food production in a new state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar dining facility as well as two convenience stores, retail operations, including Chick-a-Fil, Einstein’s, Peking Plate, Taco Bell, Firehouse Subs, Hissho Sushi, Garbanzo’s, Starbuck's, Seasons and STGO in a union setting with oversight of approximately 360 frontline FT and PT employees.

Our 350-acre campus overlooks the Minnesota River Valley and the busy streets of Mankato. Located in south central Minnesota, Mankato is a fast-growing community of 50,000 just 80 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Mankato consistently ranks as one of the most livable communities in the country, ranking #3 in the nation in Forbes 2014 “Best Small Places for Businesses & Careers” and as one of the top 100 communities for young people by America’s Promise for four consecutive years. Click here to learn more about Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Additional qualifications desired consist of retail, union and employee development experience. Strong administration, organization and client relations skills are necessary at this management level.

The ideal General Manager candidate will possess:

  • College Campus General Manager-level experience managing a budget with a volume of $9-10M
  • Experience building strong partnerships with executive-level clients and campus departments Experience with new account openings and change management
  • Experience managing retail operations food service business
  • Experience writing budgets and managing those budgets
  • Experience training and leading other salaried managers
  • Experience with food and labor management systems
  • Experience managing a union workforce

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

We offer Food Service Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.


Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.


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.


Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Application Instructions

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