Title:  District Manager

Job Description

A Refreshments District Manager is responsible for providing the overall vision, planning, direction, and control for assigned Market Centers and client locations within a defined geographic district, typically generating $20–$40M+ in annual revenue. This critical leadership role is accountable for executing the Refreshments operating model, with a strong emphasis on profitable growth, operational excellence, cost control, and productivity, while developing high-performing teams and consistently delivering financial commitments.

Whether overseeing multiple Market Centers, complex client portfolios, or a mix of traditional vending, micro-market, and office coffee service operations, the District Manager’s key success measures include Revenue Growth, EBIT, Margin Performance, Consumer Experience, Client Retention and Expansion, Route & Asset Optimization, and Employee Engagement.

In this role, travel to the offsite location in Sacramento and client sites across the district is expected to ensure strong operational execution, client satisfaction, and leadership presence in the field.

Please note - this job is not eligible for remote work and requires an in-office presence when not completing work travel. The office for San Francisco is located in Fremont. 

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. 
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate demonstrates capability across the following dimensions:

Leadership
Establish full ownership and accountability for Refreshments operations (vending, micro-markets, and office coffee service) and the financial performance of multiple Market Centers, accounts, and routes. Model strong leadership behaviors and ensure high standards of safety, food safety, asset integrity, and service execution. Coach and mentor leaders and frontline teams by creating clarity around route execution, inventory discipline, asset accuracy, and service expectations, clearly defining both what must be achieved and how. Identify, develop, and retain top talent; recognize performance; and lead district and Market Center leadership meetings. Ensure consistent compliance with OSHA, food safety, sanitation, and warehouse safety standards.

Client Relationship
Build and maintain strong client partnerships to deliver exceptional Refreshments experiences and mutually beneficial business outcomes. Proactively identify client needs related to consumer experience, product mix, pricing, equipment performance, and service cadence, and communicate progress effectively. Understand contractual obligations and identify opportunities for menu innovation, micro-market expansion, equipment upgrades, and service enhancements.
Partner closely with Sales at all levels by providing operational and financial insight, supporting pre-sale assessments, reviewing and approving local deal economics, ensuring mobilization readiness, and delivering strong post-sale execution, without direct responsibility for closing sales. Maintain a clear understanding of how deals impact revenue, margins, operating costs, and overall P&L performance. Support new business, expansions, and retention efforts in partnership with Sales, Operations, and Finance. Ensure teams consistently complete client and consumer satisfaction surveys and act on results.

Financial Performance
Drive revenue growth through strong execution, client retention, and expansion support while managing district budgets with discipline around labor, product costs, shrink, and asset utilization. Ensure accuracy and ownership of district-level P&L statements. Use Refreshments-specific systems (e.g., SF, FADL, inventory, and route performance tools) to manage performance. Analyze trends in R&R, margins, days on hand, product mix, and shrink; educate leaders on the financial levers that drive profitability. Evaluate and approve local deal economics to ensure alignment with district financial targets.

Productivity
Lead Market Center and field managers in executing Refreshments labor models, route optimization, and productivity initiatives aligned with corporate priorities. Drive value through efficient operations, disciplined cost control, and proactive profit management. Ensure consistent application of operating standards with emphasis on route efficiency, preventive maintenance, warehouse execution, service cadence, and asset accuracy. Understand the Refreshments supply chain and ensure use of authorized suppliers, approved products, and compliant equipment.

Compliance
Ensure a safe, compliant environment across warehouses, routes, and client sites. Enforce all applicable policies, laws, and regulations, including food safety, equipment safety, DOT/MVR, asset security, data privacy, and wage and hour compliance.

At Aramark, job duties may change or new responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet business and customer commitments.

Qualifications

In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:

• Proven leadership experience, typically acquired over 5-10 years, including P&L responsibility within the hospitality, retail, facilities, direct store delivery or food and beverage industries.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a broad knowledge of management practices, business judgement and client/consumer interaction.
• Confirmed ability to hire, assess, develop and grow hard-working talent.
• Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues.
• Established communication and teamwork skills to work with all levels on the organization from the front line associate through leadership.
• Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change and turnaround initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree is generally required to be successful; advanced degree in business or related field is preferred.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.