Canteen + **Pay Range:** 151,500.00- 189,375.00 _*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available_ The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg **About Canteen:** Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our _growth_ . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the _opportunity_ and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen. **Job Summary** As a **District General Manager** , you will lead a multi‑account territory and provide strategic direction to cross‑functional teams. You will ensure operational excellence, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and strong client relationships while supporting a positive culture across the district. **Key Responsibilities** **Leadership & Team Development** + Lead and mentor District Operations Managers, Operations Service Managers, Client Service Managers, Warehouse Managers, and their teams. + Drive coaching, performance evaluations, and succession planning. + Provide tools, resources, and systems that enable team success. **Client & Community Engagement** + Serve as the primary representative and brand ambassador for the territory. + Build strong client relationships and ensure performance goals related to profitability, safety, and service are met. + Attend client and community events to support engagement and visibility. **Operational Excellence** + Oversee daily operations across multiple accounts, balancing risk, performance, and long‑term strategy. + Ensure compliance with regional, state, and local regulations affecting meal programs, retail operations, safety, and QA. + Conduct operational audits and implement corrective actions and improvements. + Utilize operational insights—supported by DSD knowledge where applicable—to improve product flow, vendor coordination, replenishment accuracy, and inventory consistency across accounts. **Strategic Collaboration** + Partner with Sales, Retention, and Finance on proposals, proformas, renewals, and strategic initiatives. + Collaborate with regional leaders to share best practices, identify risks, and support diversity and inclusion goals. **Financial Accountability** + Own P&L performance for all accounts within the district. + Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. + Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required reports. **Culture & Compliance** + Support senior leadership in developing a strong, inclusive, and engaging culture. + Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and operational standards. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree **OR** five (5) years of progressive multi‑unit leadership experience in food service, hospitality, plant operations, environmental services, laundry, or other support service sectors. **Preferred Qualifications** + **Direct Store Delivery (DSD) experience** , including familiarity with route operations, vendor relationships, replenishment processes, and merchandising standards. DSD knowledge enhances operational oversight and improves inventory accuracy, product movement, and vendor coordination. + Leadership experience in contract management, budgeting, customer service, and people development. + Demonstrated ability to grow business with strong financial and operational acumen. + Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and organizational skills. + Professional, flexible, resilient, and committed to inclusion. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. + Extensive travel required. **Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.** **Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates** : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program **Full-time positions also offer the following benefits** to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_Canteen.pdf **About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry** Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID:1501656 Canteen