Senior VP, Corporate Dining

Compass Group•New York, NY

5d•$230,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Restaurant Associates, a leader in dining and event catering for prestigious institutions, is seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations (SVP). This role reports to the President of the Managed Services Division and is responsible for leading a global portfolio of premier corporate accounts valued at over $500 million. The SVP will act as a key relationship link between Restaurant Associates, its clients, and its associates. This is a strategic leadership position requiring proven operational capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to connect with frontline staff. The SVP will shape and execute business strategy, organize and influence cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions and measurable results.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive food service or hospitality leadership experience.
5+ years leading large-scale, multi-client, contract-managed service environments.
Demonstrated experience managing complex portfolios of $250M experience preferred.
Proven success delivering revenue growth and profitability improvement.
Strong financial acumen and proficiency managing KPIs and large-scale budgets.
Experience leading senior leadership teams in multi-site environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex portfolios of $250M+

Responsibilities

Drive organic growth across existing partnerships and support Business Development on strategic sales initiatives, executive presentations, negotiations, and contract approvals.
Develop and execute strategic and financial plans, including accurate forecasting, disciplined budget management, and optimized operational productivity.
Meet all client and R/A budgets and achieve all client KPIs.
Lead and inspire a high-performing operational leadership team, fostering a culture aligned with RA’s MVV and C.A.R.E. principles.
Drive talent strategy, including succession planning, executive development, performance management, and a strong recruitment and retention culture.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align strategies, remove obstacles, and advance enterprise priorities.
Communicate corporate objectives with clarity and transparency to create alignment across clients, teams, and cross-functional partners.
Model RA’s Leadership Model by creating a shared sense of purpose and inspiring trust, accountability, and ownership.
Direct a $500M+ portfolio to achieve high performance, delivering revenue growth, margin expansion, and long-term value creation.
Champion operational excellence and innovation across culinary, hospitality, and service platforms.
Ensure compliance with RA and Compass policies, safety standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
Serve as executive sponsor for premier and strategic accounts, building trusted C-suite relationships.
Anticipate client needs, communicate performance results, introduce innovative programs, and lead client, customer, and associate satisfaction strategies.
Provide strategic oversight and partnership within RA’s Global Corporate Dining portfolio, ensuring alignment of standards, innovation, client experience, and financial performance across domestic and international markets.