Regional Operations Director - New York, NY

Compass Group•New York, NY

1d•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice – we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming, and doing what’s right, every time. We are Nourishing a Brighter Future. Job SummaryWorking as a Regional Director of Operations (RDO) you will lead, manage, and inspire a team of District Managers and other leaders in your region. You will be part of the regional leadership team and provide planning, direction, and guidance to the accounts in your territory, while establishing and maintaining strong client relationships. Your goal is to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, or eight (8) years progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry distribution or other Support Services areas in lieu of degree

Nice To Haves

Strong background in senior leadership roles with exposure to contract/budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations, etc.
Has a proven track record of growing a business and leading teams, along with strong financial acumen
Has ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately
Shows expert client relationship, influencing, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills
Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient
Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite
Extensive travel required in this position

Responsibilities

Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team of District Managers, Resident District Managers, and/or Director of Dining Services, and their teams, to provide top-notch service
Drives self and team towards building strong relationships with clients at all levels and achievement of KPIs (profitability, safety, engagement, etc.)
Serves on regional leadership team; regularly communicates with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
Owns all accounts within assigned territory, ensuring input from and thoughtful communication with key partners; makes decisions grounded in balance of risk/reward and short/long term implications
Supports RVP in setting cultural tone in region; meets regularly with extended team to ensure transparency, understanding, safety, accountability, and alignment
Serves as representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team to senior clients in territory, and acts as escalation point
Works with regional team members to ensure Sales and Retention process is smooth for all accounts (presentations, negotiations, etc.)
Collaborates with key partners to support regional initiatives
Ensures compliance with QA, policy, and USDA program requirements, along with completing all reporting on time
Champions development in partnership with RVP within the region; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning, with focus on building multi-unit management skills; has full understanding of all roles in operation
Owns the financial results/P&L for assigned territory, and works with leadership team to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures
Recognizes and anticipates marketplace trends; participates in regional strategic planning meetings