Regional Director- Garden Grove, CA

• Pay Range:  $158,000 - $198,000 / year
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. 
 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we'll supply the opportunity and innovation.  Together, we'll continue to transform our industry. 

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

The Regional Director leads refreshment and pantry service operations across Southern California, including Garden Grove, Santa Fe Springs, and Commerce. This role oversees the full supply chain lifecycle—from warehouse operations and inventory management to last-mile delivery and client site execution. You'll guide high-performing teams to deliver exceptional service, drive operational excellence, and ensure cost-effective, quality-driven outcomes. Ideal for a logistics-savvy, people-focused leader with a hospitality mindset.

Operations & Logistics

• Oversee multi-site warehouse and delivery operations
• Ensure inventory accuracy, route efficiency, and safety compliance
• Manage fleet operations and logistics systems for real-time visibility
• Improve fulfillment, delivery timeliness, and productivity

Financial Oversight

• Own regional P&L and budget performance
• Forecast revenue, manage costs, and improve margins
• Analyze financials to reduce waste and boost ROI

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop warehouse managers, supervisors, and delivery teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Promote engagement, retention, and operational discipline

Client Success

• Serve as executive contact for key clients
• Support onboarding and regional growth with sales and client teams
• Monitor satisfaction and lead service improvement initiatives

Strategic Initiatives

• Collaborate with senior leaders and peers to scale best practices
• Lead projects in automation, system upgrades, and fleet modernization
• Champion change management across regional operations

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in multi-site operations (warehousing, logistics, distribution)
• P&L and budget management experience
• Strong knowledge of WMS, inventory, and delivery systems
• Proven leadership of large, distributed teams
• Analytical, collaborative, and tech-savvy
• Willingness to travel regionally

Preferred:

• Experience in route-based services
• Background in hospitality, office coffee, or food distribution
• Familiarity with logistics platforms and fleet tracking

• Improves operational efficiency and delivery accuracy
• Builds high-performing, safety-conscious teams
• Strengthens client relationships through reliable service
• Leads innovation and process optimization across the regional network

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

 

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. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1476156

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