Goodwin Recruiting
District Manager, Bay Area, CA JN -122025-169065
Goodwin Recruiting, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
District Manager – Corporate Dining & Catering (Bay Area, CA)
Location: Bay Area, CA (Northern CA preferred; regional travel required)
Compensation: $170,000 – $185,000 base + annual bonus + equity
Travel: California regional travel (including overnight travel)
About The Role We are seeking an experienced District Manager to lead a large, multi-client corporate dining and catering portfolio across Northern and Southern California. This role oversees a diverse group of corporate accounts and plays a key role in driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and elevating operational standards throughout the region.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a hands-on operator with strong financial acumen, executive presence, and the ability to lead teams at varying levels of experience.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop 12+ General Managers and Food Service Directors across California
Own full P&L responsibility for a $30M+ regional portfolio with growth expectations.
Drive consistency and performance across diverse corporate dining environments.
Build strong relationships with key client stakeholders
Support business development and new client acquisition efforts
Travel regularly throughout Northern and Southern California
What We’re Looking For
Senior multi-site leadership experience in corporate dining, contract foodservice, catering, or hospitality
Proven ownership of large, multi-site P&Ls ($20M+)
Strong people leadership skills across varied management levels
Client-facing confidence and professional presence
Ability to manage geographically dispersed teams
Willingness to travel regionally and support growth initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $170K–$185K
Annual performance bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
Relocation assistance available
Why Join This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and grow a major California portfolio within a respected organization, with strong executive support and long-term growth potential.
JOB ID : 169065 #post
Charles Frede
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Compensation: $170,000 – $185,000 base + annual bonus + equity
Travel: California regional travel (including overnight travel)
About The Role We are seeking an experienced District Manager to lead a large, multi-client corporate dining and catering portfolio across Northern and Southern California. This role oversees a diverse group of corporate accounts and plays a key role in driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and elevating operational standards throughout the region.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a hands-on operator with strong financial acumen, executive presence, and the ability to lead teams at varying levels of experience.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop 12+ General Managers and Food Service Directors across California
Own full P&L responsibility for a $30M+ regional portfolio with growth expectations.
Drive consistency and performance across diverse corporate dining environments.
Build strong relationships with key client stakeholders
Support business development and new client acquisition efforts
Travel regularly throughout Northern and Southern California
What We’re Looking For
Senior multi-site leadership experience in corporate dining, contract foodservice, catering, or hospitality
Proven ownership of large, multi-site P&Ls ($20M+)
Strong people leadership skills across varied management levels
Client-facing confidence and professional presence
Ability to manage geographically dispersed teams
Willingness to travel regionally and support growth initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $170K–$185K
Annual performance bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
Relocation assistance available
Why Join This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and grow a major California portfolio within a respected organization, with strong executive support and long-term growth potential.
JOB ID : 169065 #post
Charles Frede
#J-18808-Ljbffr