Regional Director of Operations

Compass Corporate Position Title: Regional Director of Operations Salary: $155,000 - $165,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan Job Summary Working as a Regional Director of Operations (RDO) you will lead, manage, and inspire a team of General 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. Extensive travel required Key Responsibilities Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team of Leaders, and their teams, to provide top-notch service Drives 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 community Owns 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 implications Supports RVP in setting cultural tone in region; meets regularly with extended team to ensure transparency, understanding, safety, accountability, and alignment Serves as representative/brand ambassador of the Compass team to senior clients in territory, and acts as escalation point Works 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 initiatives Ensures compliance with QA, policy, and USDA program requirements, along with completing all reporting on time Champions 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 operation Owns the financial results/P&L for assigned territory, and works with leadership team to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures Recognizes and anticipates marketplace trends; participates in regional strategic planning meetings Required 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 in lieu of degree 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 acumen Has ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately Shows expert client relationship, influencing, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite 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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance / AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) #J-18808-Ljbffr