District Manager

We are seeking an experienced District Manager based in Denver, Colorado or Salt Lake City, Utah. 

This role oversees Salt Palace Convention Center and Mountain America Expo Center, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Performing Arts Center, and Prelude + Post Restaurant. 

Principal Function:

The District Manager performs executive-level functions to ensure the profitability of venues under his or her supervision and the overall growth of their assigned region. They will assist Field Leadership in achieving annual business plan targets and are instrumental in ensuring consistent and effective internal processes and communications in order to strengthen Sodexo Live!'s operations infrastructure and to position each business unit for continued success.

Reporting to the Regional Vice President, the District Manager will serve as a key liaison and strategic business partner to Sodexo Live!'s contracted clients. They will work closely with assigned General Managers to establish operational objectives and priorities and will lead the messaging, implementation and compliance of company programs, standards and policies. They will provide on-going guidance and counsel in the areas of fiscal responsibility, market insight, strategic orientation, operational efficiency, staff leadership development and customer impact. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work closely with general managers and senior management to strategically move the Food and Beverage and Catering Services to progressively successful levels. Develop, assist, create and analyze the budgetary goals for financial success of the assigned units and Company. Drive profitability, innovation and the highest of customer satisfaction at your units.
• Develop and execute a strategy to improve the profitability of the assigned units and Company, enhance positive revenue growth and excellence in quality and speed of service, and develop new business, ancillary sales, new accounts and acquisitions.
• Establish and maintain effective customer rapport and maintain mutually beneficial business relationships with clients.
• Provide guidance and motivation to general managers, managers and other staff – inspire all managers, supervisors and employees. Create a culture of pride and courage in all managers.
• Develop a culture of consistency in all aspects of operations.
• Provide overall planning, direction and control to assigned units to achieve operating and financial goals.
• Provide overall planning, direction and control to assigned units to achieve operating and financial goals.
• Develop annual performance objectives, conduct employee assessments and facilitate management assessments of employees.
• Apprise Corporate HR Department of employee and labor issues.
• Other responsibilities may include participating in the sales process and helping to drive optimal performance on all new sales start-ups; selecting and training management staff and serving as the source of development and evaluation of the managers; being a key driver of unit meetings and communications plans; and leading Operating Reviews with senior management teams.
• Regularly review all food and beverage pricing and identify all yield management revenue opportunities.
• Minimize legal liability, and insure venues and employees conform to the regulations of the alcohol beverage authority.
• Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalence.
• Prior management experience of 5 years in a food and beverage general management role.
• Excellent presentation, public speaking skills, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with PC and MS Office.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work well within given timeframes.
• Management/ownership of financials including profit-loss, budgets and forecast responsibilities.
• Ability to motivate and influence employees, peers and other staff.
• Strong management and personnel development capabilities.
• Ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts.
• Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.

Other Requirements:

• Mobility is needed to attend various meetings and events. Travel may be required.
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Why Join Sodexo Live!?

At Sodexo Live!, we're proud to be experience makers, creating unforgettable moments for people across a wide range of industries and events. We bring that same commitment to our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, additional benefits include:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• Adoption Assistance

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.