Regional Vice President - Operations

Position Overview

The Regional Vice President role is a senior executive position responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives, operational performance, and financial management across multiple cafes and production kitchens within the region. This leadership role serves as a key strategic collaborator with clients, driving a vision focused on promoting sustainable lifestyles and delivering innovative food experiences.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of cafes, production kitchens, and culinary services across the designated territory.
• Lead large-scale operational transitions ensuring stabilization, talent retention, and seamless integration.
• Translate global strategic plans into practical regional programs, aligning various departments and workflows.
• Serve as the main liaison for client leadership, fostering strong relationships and representing the brand at senior levels.
• Direct regional strategies for high-density Micro-Kitchen initiatives, emphasizing snack and beverage innovation alongside service efficiency in coordination with operators and procurement teams.
• Supervise the Equipment, Maintenance, and Repair team to maximize asset uptime, manage equipment lifecycle, and optimize kitchen space utilization.
• Oversee a substantial financial portfolio including management of a $600 million profit and loss statement, ensuring adherence to budgetary goals and quarterly/year-end reporting.
• Implement data-driven approaches to inform decision-making processes and drive continuous operational improvements.
• Promote a culture of uncompromising food and workplace safety, placing employee health and safety at the forefront.
• Identify, mentor, and develop senior managers to support succession planning and strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with Union representatives, Human Resources, and other business functions to maintain a diverse, ethical, and highly motivated workforce.

Required Qualifications and Expertise

• More than 15 years of industry experience primarily in multi-unit cafes, high-volume restaurants, or hotel environments.
• At least 8 to 10 years of demonstrated leadership managing and developing senior management teams.
• Strong financial acumen with proven ability managing large-scale P&L responsibilities and driving profitability in complex settings.
• In-depth knowledge of high-volume pantry or micro-kitchen operations, equipment maintenance cycles, and development of culinary concepts.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Leadership Characteristics and Values

• Quick decision-making and technological adeptness in high-pressure scenarios.
• Commitment to excellence in food quality and customer service, proactively addressing challenges.
• Emphasis on teamwork, open communication, and effective delegation to empower team members.
• Ethical leadership and social responsibility, embracing diversity and making informed major business decisions.

Physical and Language Requirements

• Fluency in English with the ability to read, speak, and present effectively.
• Physical ability to perform job duties which may include standing, walking, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling during facility visits.
• Capability to oversee visual standards of facilities; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Compensation and Schedule

• Annual salary range of $225,000 to $250,000, with eligibility for bonus compensation.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday.

Additional Information

Compass Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and maintains a drug-free workplace. They uphold fair hiring practices without discrimination and provide competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off including parental leave, holiday and personal leave, as well as wellness programs, employee assistance, and flexible spending accounts. Some roles may require background screening depending on location.

Applications are accepted continuously.