Sodexo

Pay: $97,300 to $147,070/year

Role Overview

Relocation Assistance Available

Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking a Resident District Manager (RDM) to oversee dining services across seven campuses within the University of Maine System. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to manage a dynamic portfolio that includes student dining, retail operations, and catering services, while driving service excellence and financial performance.

The University of Maine is the state’s flagship public research university and a land and sea grant institution. Located in Orono, it serves approximately 11,000 students and offers nearly 100 undergraduate majors, 75 master’s programs, and 30 doctoral degrees. Known for its cutting-edge research, UMaine is home to the Advanced Structures and Composites Center and the Multisensory Interactive Media Lab. The 660-acre campus includes unique facilities like the Page Farm & Home Museum and the Lyle E. Littlefield Ornamentals Trial Garden, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic environment.

Incentives

Relocation Assistance Available

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple campuses, aligning Sodexo’s standards with client expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of managers and frontline staff to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Manage all aspects of daily operations, including budget oversight, labor management, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive operational efficiencies and innovation to meet financial targets and enhance the student dining experience.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary liaison between Sodexo and the University of Maine System leadership.
• Support sustainability, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and student engagement initiatives across all locations.

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.

What You Bring

• Minimum 5–7 years of multi-unit foodservice leadership experience, preferably in a higher education or campus dining environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex foodservice operations including catering, residential, and retail dining.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed financial goals and operational KPIs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with university stakeholders.
• Experience managing unionized environments is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience – 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years