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District Manager – Corporate Dining & Catering (Columbus, OH)

Location: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $150,000 – $165,000 base + annual bonus + equity

Travel: Regional travel required (Ohio with limited Florida travel)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced District Manager to lead a multi-site corporate dining and catering portfolio based in Columbus, Ohio. This role oversees a growing operation with a mix of corporate dining, executive dining, catering, and conferencing services, and plays a key role in elevating service standards and driving performance across the district.

This is a visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on operator with strong financial acumen, client-facing confidence, and experience leading change in multi-unit environments.

What You’ll Do

Lead and support 5–6 General Managers and Culinary leaders across Ohio(full-time) and Florida(quarterly visits).
Own full P&L responsibility for an $18M+ portfolio with growth potential
Elevate operational standards and consistency across all locations
Partner closely with senior client stakeholders to maintain strong relationships
Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and team development
Collaborate with HR and Accounting partners to support compliance and performance
Travel regionally, including limited quarterly travel to Florida

What We’re Looking For

Senior multi-site leadership experience in corporate dining, executive dining, catering, or hospitality
Proven ownership of large P&Ls ($15M+)
Strong change-management and team-development skills
Comfort leading across geographically dispersed teams
Client-facing professionalism and executive presence
Willingness to be based in or relocate to the Columbus, OH market

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $150K–$165K
Annual performance bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation, sick time, and federal holidays
Travel support and additional benefits

Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing district, influence long-term performance, and make a measurable impact within a stable, high-profile client environment.

JOB ID: 169063

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