Associate District Manager – Food Service Operations

About the Role

Personal Touch Food Service is seeking an Associate District Manager to join our operations team. This position is designed for motivated individuals looking to grow into a leadership role overseeing one or more dining operations within our organization.

The Associate District Manager will receive hands-on experience across all areas of food service management — from production and procurement to financial oversight, compliance, and client relations. You’ll learn our systems, standards, and leadership expectations directly from experienced managers and district managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and execute daily operations across assigned accounts, including menu execution, service standards, and food safety compliance.
• Manage cost controls for food, labor, and supplies; assist in forecasting and maintaining financial targets.
• Support vendor ordering, inventory management, and price auditing through internal procurement systems.
• Lead, train, and coach hourly staff to ensure operational consistency and excellence.
• Participate in menu planning, catering coordination, and client communications.
• Review and interpret P&L reports, analyze variances, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement best practices and process improvements across multiple sites.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food service management or operations leadership (college dining, healthcare, senior living, or contract food service preferred).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Strong financial acumen with ability to interpret budgets, analyze cost trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite — especially Excel (budget tracking, formulas, data analysis).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-unit environments and adapting to changing priorities.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive hands-on training program with mentorship from senior managers.
• Defined advancement path to Food Service Manager or District-level leadership roles.
• Competitive salary and growth-based performance incentives.
• Full benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• The opportunity to make an impact across mission-driven operations that serve schools, universities, and community-based programs.