District Manager

Date: Jul 13, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, 60613

Company: Elior North America

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced district manager to join our Collegiate Dining team in IL, WI, MN & NE . As a district manager, you will have the opportunity to manage multiple accounts.

What you'll be doing:

  • Managing accounts within a district to ensure compliance with client, company, and government standards. 
  • Managing planning, budget analysis, and reporting for the district. 
  • Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote their consistent application. 
  • Auditing units to ensure conformance with company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation, and record keeping. 
  • Providing guidance and leadership to food service directors, area managers, and other district associates. 
  • Providing overall planning and direction within your district to achieve operational and financial goals. 
  • Attending district meetings.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
  • At least five years of management experience. 
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 
  • Financial and business acumen. 
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency at learning software. 
  • Intermediate skill with and knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 
  • Food safety certification through ServSafe and local health authorities. 


Nice-to-haves: 

  • Experience in Collegiate dining foodservice. 
  • Contract management experience. 
  • At least three years of experience working with multiple units and multiple clients in a high-volume setting.

Where you'll be working:

Collegiate Dining Accounts in  IL, WI, MN & NE 

Compensation Range

Up to $125,000 (+ bonus)

Our Benefits:

  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off 


Nearest Major Market: Chicago