Regional Director of Operations

Regional Director Of OperationsWorking as a Regional Director of Operations, 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.Key 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 serviceDrives 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 communityOwns 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 implicationsSupports RVP in setting cultural tone in region; meets regularly with extended team to ensure transparency, understanding, safety, accountability, and alignmentServes as representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team to senior clients in territory, and acts as escalation pointWorks 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 initiativesEnsures compliance with QA, policy, and USDA program requirements, along with completing all reporting on timeChampions 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 operationOwns the financial results/P&L for assigned territory, and works with leadership team to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processesEnsures consistent and fair administration of all policies and proceduresRecognizes and anticipates marketplace trends; participates in regional strategic planning meetingsRequired Qualifications: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 degreePreferred Qualifications: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 acumenHas ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accuratelyShows expert client relationship, influencing, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skillsChampions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilientDemonstrates initiative, ownership, multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skillsProficient in the use of Microsoft SuiteExtensive travel required in this positionAssociates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanFlexible Time OffPaid Parental LeaveHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Personal LeaveAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID: 1482122