Vice President, Catering Operations

Compass Group•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$165,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.Job Summary:The Vice President of Catering Operations ensures that assigned business operations are efficient and effective. You will do this by establishing good rapport with clients, identifying profit opportunities, and developing strategic plans. Servicing roughly 30 clients in the Silicon Valley, you will be based in the Sunnyvale office (traveling locally as needed and may work from home on Fridays, based on business needs). You will lead a direct team of 5 District Managers and will report to a Regional Vice President.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
7+ years of experience, 5+ years in management
Corporate/business dining experience required for external applicants
Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning
Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
Must be able to make business decisions based on financial reports and similar facts
Proven ability to enhance profitability, sustainability and creativity across all channels in alignment with business strategy
Demonstrates an ability to work across multiple service lines
Must be self sufficient and self motivated

Responsibilities

Ensures that the proper management of resources, distribution of services to customers, and analyses of systems are conducted
Directs business to achieve high performance as measured by the company scorecard, participating in strategic planning meetings when necessary
Successfully builds relationships at all levels of the organizations
Builds an effective and results achieving team within the region
Participates in the sales process by working with pre-proposal site survey team, aiding in presentations, aiding in negotiation and approving of final contact
Performs other duties as assigned