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MGR, RES DISTRICT I, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, ARLINGTON

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$115–135K/yr
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Resident District Manager will manage a large multi-unit dining account at the University of Texas at Arlington, serving as the client’s point of contact and leading the account team. The role provides operational and financial direction, maintains client relationships, and works toward account goals. It also supports dining functions including safety, marketing, nutrition, and culinary operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Foodservice ManagementBusiness LeadershipTeam LeadershipCustomer ServiceBusiness AcumenFinancial AcumenInitiativeCritical ThinkingOwnershipCommunicationMultitaskingPrioritizationOrganizationComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficePOS Software

Qualifications

USDA Professional StandardsBachelor's Degree3+ Years Management Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Location: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, ARLINGTON - ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Position Title: MGR, RES DISTRICT I, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, ARLINGTON

Pay Grade: 17

Salary: $115,000 - 135,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, PTO Up to 30% Bonus Eligibility

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

Working as a Resident District Manager (RDM) , you will manage a large multi-unit dining account.  You will serve as our point of contact for the client as well as lead the team within the account and manage the overall operation. You will provide planning and direction within your account to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment. You will also maintain strong client relationships and work to fulfill our mission to feed kids.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team at a large account, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client, students, and community

  • Drives and develops self and team at the account towards building strong relationships with the client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, employee engagement, etc.)

  • May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community

  • Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications while gathering input from the team and partners

  • Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability at the account

  • Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district and community; attends key client and community events

  • Ensures client needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account, find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed

  • Supports functional areas of operation, including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary

  • Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)

  • Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time

  • Champions development within the account; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account; has full understanding of all roles within operation

  • Owns the financial results for the account, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes

  • Ensures consistent and fair administration of al policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

  • Educational minimum and work experience per USDA Professional Standards for the account(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry, or other Support Services area

  • Is well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management with a proven track record of success

  • Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen

  • Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills

  • Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient

  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software

Occasional travel required in this position

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsHED.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

How this job compares

Set against the 3,958 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–135K/yr
  • Texas median$99–137K/yr120 salary ranges
  • US median$105–150K/yr2,208 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $125K, is close to the Texas median midpoint ($123K) — in the middle half of Operations Management salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 337 open Operations Management jobs in Texas and 3,958 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (2,996 postings).
Education
860 of the 3,958 open Operations Management jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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