Director of Operations MIT

Compass Group•Cambridge, MA

26d•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Requirements

Minimum Four year college degree
Five to ten years progressive POM management & leadership experience and a proven record of cost containment in a large complex organization.
Experience in College/University Facility required.
Leader who is visionary with strong management, planning and communications skills. Must have the ability to see and understand the inter-connections between various operating units.
General business acumen.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
High Customer Service and quality attitude, with great communication skills.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
Ability to maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.
Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership.

Responsibilities

Assists with the overall leadership for all departmental functions to include managing, planning, directing, and evaluating departmental operations.
Provides fiscal oversight of operations and provides financial reports to the RDM Recommends and evaluates cost control compliance and seeks new and innovative ways to reduce costs of labor and materials.
Directly supervises and maintains responsibility for their unit within the department, including directing the efforts of and supervising management and other staff members.
Participates in the development of short-term and long-term departmental goals and objectives.
Provides advice and input in matters pertaining to the administration of University-wide programs and initiatives that involve the Company.
Provides advice and input in managing strategic plans and the development of integrated programs.
At the discretion of the RDM, serves as liaison and assists in the coordination of activities across departments to ensure that departments are not working at cross purposes to others.
Monitors, evaluates and provides advice on process development, compliance and internal controls and provides information and reporting to management.
Advises with developing, and implementing new policies or revisions to existing policies.
Stays abreast of developments in the field and participates in training and professional development sessions.
Serves on various committees and user groups as requested.