Regional Director- Garden Grove, CA

Compass Group • Garden Grove, CA

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About The Position

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
The Regional Director oversees end‑to‑end refreshment and pantry service operations across Southern California, including warehouse management, inventory control, last‑mile delivery, and on‑site client execution. This role drives operational excellence, enhances service quality, and leads high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading multi‑site operations (warehousing, logistics, distribution).
• P&L ownership and strong financial acumen.
• Expertise in WMS, routing, inventory, and delivery systems.
• Experience managing large, distributed teams.
• Analytical, tech‑savvy, and highly collaborative.
• Regional travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Background in route‑based services or food/refreshment distribution.
• Experience in hospitality or office coffee services.
• Familiarity with logistics and fleet‑tracking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑site warehouse, fulfillment, and delivery operations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, route optimization, and safety compliance.
• Manage fleet operations and logistics technology for real‑time visibility.
• Improve productivity, fulfillment speed, and delivery performance.
• Own regional P&L, budgeting, and margin performance.
• Forecast revenue, manage costs, and reduce waste.
• Use financial analysis to improve ROI and operational efficiency.
• Develop warehouse managers, supervisors, drivers, and service teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Drive employee engagement, coaching, and retention.
• Serve as executive contact for key regional accounts.
• Support client onboarding and partner with sales on regional growth.
• Monitor satisfaction and lead service‑quality improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership to scale best practices across sites.
• Lead projects involving automation, system upgrades, and fleet modernization.
• Champion change management and process optimization.

Benefits

• 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
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director