District Manager- Montgomery, AL

Job Description

Job Description

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About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.


Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Position Summary

The District Manager oversees daily operations for the Vending, Office Coffee, and Ave. C service lines, including Customer Service, Technical Operations, and Warehouse Management. This role ensures operational execution aligns with company goals in profitability, service excellence, and efficiency. The DM partners with the Regional Director to drive financial performance, optimize resources, and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all operational functions across customer service, warehouse, and technical service teams
• Manage P&L performance in partnership with the Regional Director, ensuring financial targets are met
• Develop and execute action plans to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and align operations with strategic goals
• Oversee labor planning and staffing to match business volume and productivity standards
• Apply Lean principles to drive continuous improvement and eliminate inefficiencies
• Ensure high standards of customer service and retention, responding to client needs and growth opportunities
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement across departments
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, and Supply Chain to ensure operational excellence
• Analyze performance metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5–7 years of vendor or operations management experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial acumen and experience managing P&L
• Multi-unit management experience preferred

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1494877

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