Regional Vice-President, CVE (Catering, Venues & Events), Vancouver

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global foodservice company is seeking a Regional Vice-President to oversee strategic growth and operational excellence within their organization. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of management experience in food service environments, a strong financial acumen, and the ability to foster client relationships. This pivotal role involves leading teams across multiple locations, and a commitment to innovation, operational efficacy, and cultural adaptability is essential. The position offers opportunities to travel and influence growth strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in multi-unit food service.
• Proven financial management experience in a matrixed organization.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth and operational excellence across division.
• Manage complex catering and event operations efficiently.
• Drive revenue and profitability through innovative solutions.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, growth, and culture values.
• Oversee sales and marketing functions directly.
• Actively develop business and capture RFPs.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Operational Excellence

Innovation & Client Experience

Financial Management

Cross‑functional Leadership

Business Development

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

MBA or master's degree (asset)

Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Job Summary

The Regional Vice-President, CVE (Catering, Venues & Events) will lead strategic growth and operational excellence across the division, driving revenue, profitability, and client satisfaction. This role requires a dynamic leader with expertise in the premium hospitality space who can foster strong client partnerships and build high-performing teams. This position has a highly entrepreneurial scope and is responsible for managing a portfolio of distinct businesses, each with its own operational and cultural dynamics.

Now, if you were to come on board as the Regional Vice President, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to set clear direction, align teams, and drive growth across diverse markets.
• Operational Excellence: Experienced in managing complex, high-profile catering, venues, and events operations with a focus on efficiency and profitability.
• Innovation & Client Experience: Passionate about introducing creative solutions that enhance culinary execution and hospitality, ensuring memorable client experiences.
• Culture & Values: Embodies Compass’ core obsession; safety, quality, growth, and culture, and integrates them across the teams, into every decision and initiative.
• Change Agent: Committed to continuous improvement, leveraging innovation to achieve operational efficacy and sustainable business growth.
• Financial leader: Increase revenue and profitability by developing budget forecasts and operation plans, assessing and analyzing operational capabilities, and ensuring adherence to budget
• Cross‑functional leadership: Beyond operations, this role includes direct oversight of sales and marketing functions. Prior experience in these areas is essential.
• Active business development: The RVP will play a hands‑on role in driving growth, including leading RFP capture, shaping content, and guiding strategic initiatives.
• Cultural adaptability: Success requires the ability to navigate and manage the unique nuances of multiple entities, some of which operate primarilyas independent businesses.

Think you have what it takes to be our Regional Vice President? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• Minimum of 10+ years of related management experience in a multi-unit/multi-faceted facility and food service environment.
• Must have proven financial management experience within a matrixed organization managing a comparable-sized portfolio.
• Post‑secondary education in a related field. MBA or master’s degree in a related field an asset.
• A willingness to travel

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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