District Manager - Tennessee - Food Service Management

We are SAGE Dining Services.

Come join a dynamic, high-growth company that is a recognized leader in the food service industry. We operate in 22 states, from Maine to Florida and west to Colorado. Our clients are prestigious private schools, private colleges and corporations who insist on the highest level of service available in the marketplace.  SAGE is currently seeking a district manager candidate who has experience in all areas of hospitality management for the state of Tennessee and possibly surrounding localities.

Our ideal candidate would live in Nashville OR Memphis.

As a district manager, you will be providing overall development, direction and control to SAGE locations. Your mission encompasses not only meeting the operational and financial goals of the units, but also providing leadership, motivation and direction to the food service directors and chef managers in your district. The district manager is responsible for preserving client relationships and focusing on client and customer service.

The ideal candidate has experience as a district manager supervising multiple locations in the food service industry and/or contract-managed service. The candidate will have at least 5-10 years of high quality catering, food service, budget preparation, cash operations, and food service management experience for multiple units. Computer knowledge is a must. Responsibilities of this position will include supervising multiple accounts, P&L accountability, and team development. Extensive travel is required in the district as well as occasionally to other districts to aid fellow District Managers.

Specific job responsibilities:
-demonstrate exemplary customer service skills
-supervising multiple accounts
-P&L accountability
-team development, recruiting and continual training
-conduct district meetings
-insure compliance of SAGE standards at all units
-develop client and customer relationships
-communicate clearly, professionally and effectively
-deliver budgeted financial results
-impress clients with an outstanding catering programs
-create a positive team environment
-other duties as prescribed by the Regional Vice President

-Qualifications:
-at least 5 years of prior multi location food service management experience
-knowledgeable in current food trends
-hands on culinary experience and education preferred, but not required
-budgetary experience
-pro active mindset
-efficient recruiter
-positive role model
-community/ service minded
-detail oriented
-energetic demeanor
-strong work ethic
-timely responses to communication
-proficiency with computers

Who would be on your team?

SAGE’s managers are talented individuals who know how to prepare a great meal! Menus are individually written to reflect local and regional foods, flavors and culinary style.  The culinary team at your unit will execute your menu with healthful menu writing, recipe development and cooking methods.  At SAGE, the skills and expertise of our chefs are what make every dining experience truly unique.  There are no company recipes or set menus.  We encourage all our chefs to use their culinary talent to write menus.  Our chefs start with fresh ingredients and prepare meals from scratch.

Culinary knowledge is also a prerequisite for a SAGE District Manager. While hands on culinary expertise is not required, an understanding of menus, palates and food trends is expected.

If you are looking for a growth opportunity and a friendly, team-oriented environment, please apply below with your resume and salary requirements. We offer a highly competitive compensation package including paid vacation, holidays, life and health insurance, and 401(K).

Pre-employment drug screen, credit and background check required. Local Candidates only.