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Associate District Manager – Food Service Operations

Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=120+W.+Tupper+St.+Buffalo+NY+USA+14201)

Description

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.

Requirements

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.

Salary Description

60,000-65,000