Vice President of Operations, Business Dining

Compass Group•Denver, CO

5d•$170,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. Job Summary: The Vice President of Operations (VPO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of client accounts within Eurest. This role drives operational excellence, client satisfaction, financial performance, talent development, and business growth across assigned regions and sectors. The VPO partners closely with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Culinary, and Sales teams to ensure consistent execution of company objectives while fostering a culture of safety, service, and accountability. This role is based in Denver and will oversee upwards of 50 business dining accounts throughout the state of Colorado, leading a team of 4 District Managers directly, and up to 400 managers and associates, indirectly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice hospitality management - business dining strongly preferred
Proven success managing large, multi-site operations and leading senior-level teams
Strong financial acumen with experience managing significant revenue and profit responsibility - experience managing annual budgets/volume of at least $35 million
Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and influence executive stakeholders
Excellent communication, strategic planning, and change management skills
Ability to travel as required - estimated at 25%

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree - a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of , District Managers, Regional Directors and Operations leaders across multiple client locations
Achieve financial goals including revenue growth, profitability, cost management, and budget adherence
Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships to ensure retention and growth of existing business
Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices, performance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Human Resources to recruit, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
Monitor key performance indicators and take proactive action to improve client satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial results
Collaborate with Business Development teams to support retention and new business opportunities
Champion company culture, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives