District Manager (Lombard, IL)

District Manager

Quest Food Management Services is looking for a District Manager to join our Team Position Summary The District Manager provides strategic direction and leadership to a team of Unit Mangers within an assigned geographic area. The DM will be responsible for providing the vision necessary to create world class operations by hiring and developing great people and ensuring systems and procedures are implemented properly and executed flawlessly at the unit level. The position accomplishes this through a respectful constructive and energetic style guided by Quest s Mission Vision and Values. Apply Online s quest-food-management-services.careerplug.com jobs 1373710 apps new job_filtersEssential Duties and Responsibilities Cascades the vision of the organization to all accounts and account personnel ensuring the vision values and founding principles are effectively communicated understood and practiced Demonstrates commitment to Quest s vision values and founding principles through actions on a daily basis Drives the achievement of operating goals profitability and sustainability Provides day-to-day leadership and management to Unit Leadership and hourly team members within the assigned district Foster a success-oriented accountable environment within the company Represent Quest with clients customers and business partners consistent with our Mission Vision and Values Supports the development of leadership talent. Builds a pipeline of management candidates to support Quest s growth and sustainability Ensures unit-level operating budgets are in place and met through a system of planning and control procedures participates in budget and forecast process as needed Implements and maintains standards of quality for all areas of the dining services hospitality operation assists in the development and on-going analysis of each account s dining services hospitality quality plan Ensures systems are in place to train and develop all Unit Level leadership and hourly team members Ensures that all areas of the dining services operations are in compliance with Quest s health and safety standards as well as state and local health codes Ensures all company and account purchasing policies and procedures are in effect that through correct menu planning receiving and storage maximum utilization of company resources is attained quality specifications are adhered to Provides hands-on support as needed Stay abreast of the competition by analyzing quarterly market analysis and consistent research of menu trends Educate clients with regular meetings and transparent accountable relationship management efforts Perform other duties as required Job Requirements Specifications Education and Experience The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required. Required Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience For External hire minimum of five to seven years of multi-account management as District Manager or above For Internal hire minimum of 6 months (24 months preferred) as a Unit Leader or above with Quest FMS must be in good company standing and have a proven track record of performance Extensive experience in the food service industry including a vast knowledge of establishing client relations and maintaining long term client relationships Exemplary leadership skills Expertise of the P& L impact and accounting practices Possess excellent training and development skills and extensive opening experience of new accounts (Requires presentation skills where revenue generating ideas and or menu tastings are presented and discussed) Experience with cost controls sanitation and safety is required Strong communication and client management skills Solid knowledge of financials Proficient in MS Office Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager) Ability to travel across state lines via automobile and or air as necessary to support out of state client accounts or participate in sales site surveys etc. Essential Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrated commitment to Quest vision values and missions through actions on a daily basis Ability to clearly organize and effectively convey information Ability to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude in the workplace Demonstrated skill with developing long-term strategic plans and lead participate in short-term operational implementation (ability to be both strategic and tactical) Keen analytic organization and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to consistently communicate a clear understanding of internal and external customer expectations and adapt as appropriate to exceed their needs Proven ability to focus attention on determining what can be done to make progress Demonstrated ability to develop personally and professionally Proven skill to anticipates the needs of coworkers and proactively assist them to meet a common goal Demonstrated ability to understand and determine priorities effectively manage time and develop work plans in order to accomplish tasks and or projects Apply Online s quest-food-management-services.careerplug.com jobs 1373710 apps new job_filters Quest Food Management Services Inc. is a privately owned full service foodservice management company located in Lombard Illinois with annual sales over 65 million. Founded in 1985 Quest has served schools (elementary middle high schools college universities) throughout Chicagoland guided by its mission to provide the communities we serve with fresh high-quality food exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service.It has been Quest s employees who have been the cornerstone of our growth. Quality people quality food and quality clients are our recipe for success. Led by our vision to create the most enduring relationships in the industry by what we do and how we do it with integrity responsiveness accountability respect and excellence. Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.