District Manager in Summit, New Jersey at Meriwether Godsey, Inc.

Meriwether Godsey is seeking an experienced District Manager to lead multiple account teams in southeast Pennsylvania and north-central New Jersey, delivering our promise of fresh, scratch-made, and locally inspired dining with menus that WOW!

As a key leader in MG’s people-centric culture, the District Manager will develop strong leaders, strengthen client partnerships, drive operational excellence, and achieve financial results across a district of six locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This strategic, hands-on leader will champion exceptional food, hospitality, and guest experiences while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What the District Manager will do:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Account Managers and on-site leadership teams to achieve operational, financial, and client goals.
• Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and support employee engagement, retention, and leadership succession.
• Foster a collaborative, people-focused culture aligned with MG’s values and commitment to service and community.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure consistent execution of culinary, food safety, sanitation, service, and brand standards.
• Conduct regular account visits and operational reviews to assess performance, address challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with account teams to establish goals, implement action plans, and balance client-specific needs with MG’s systems and best practices.
• Lead new account onboarding and transitions, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.

Client & Guest Experience

• Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Understand client priorities and identify opportunities to enhance partnerships and exceed expectations.
• Champion exceptional food, hospitality, service, and programming while supporting client retention and new business opportunities.

Financial & Business Management

• Oversee district financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, labor, food costs, operating expenses, and account profitability.
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, manage risks, and implement improvement strategies.
• Coach Account Managers on financial management, labor productivity, cost control, and responsible resource utilization while maintaining food quality and guest satisfaction.

Communication & Organizational Leadership

• Maintain effective communication with Account Managers, clients, executive leadership, and support departments.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Finance, Human Resources, Recruiting, Marketing, Catering, and other teams to support account success.
• Translate company strategy into actionable priorities, communicate challenges, and partner with the Vice President of Operations to advance organizational goals.

What the District Manager will need:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Seven or more years of progressive foodservice leadership experience; multi-unit management experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, developing leaders, strengthening client relationships, and improving operational and financial performance.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and business management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of foodservice operations, culinary execution, hospitality, food safety, sanitation, labor management, and financial controls.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within an established timeframe.
• Ability to travel regularly between assigned accounts and work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight trips as business needs require.
• Strong communication, collaboration, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.

What MG Offers:

• Competitive compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, annual bonus opportunity, and equity eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, and additional employee wellness benefits.
• People-focused culture: A community-oriented environment that supports personal and professional growth.
• Meaningful impact: The opportunity to strengthen client partnerships, develop future leaders, and influence dining experiences across multiple communities.

Position Details:

• Reports to: Vice President of Operations
• District footprint: Six locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey
• Field presence: Account visits at least three times per week
• Travel requirements: Approximately 50%, including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel

The District Manager plays a critical role in developing exceptional leaders, building lasting client partnerships, and delivering the operational, financial, and hospitality standards that define Meriwether Godsey.

Enjoy a people- and food-focused environment where you can make a difference every day! Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northeastern market! Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

Meriwether Godsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.