Regional Director

Compass Group, North America; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, the premier dining and event catering partner for museums, performing arts centers, and corporations, seeks a Regional Director to lead strategy, client relationships, and cross-functional teams. Reporting to the President of Operations, this NY-based role drives growth, oversees budgets, and ensures top-tier service and profitability across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings extensive food service leadership, negotiates with senior stakeholders, and mentors

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive food service management experience.
• 5+ years experience Large Scale Multi-Client/Contract Managed Service.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and Lead R/A’s culture of CARE.
• Plan and advise business portfolio that achieves KPIs.
• Partner with senior management to discuss strategies, objectives, and obstacles.
• Monitor and strategize to reach annual targets and new market solutions.
• Direct and lead a team of account managers.
• Coordinate financial objective & analysis, and supervise for profitability and losses.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Restaurant Associates

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Salary: $140000 - $150000 / Yr.

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan. Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Reporting to the President of Operations, this NY-based Regional Director will be an experienced and inspirational People Leader with strategic and operational abilities, outstanding communication skills, and the proficiency to work at the highest levels of an organization while relating well to the general workforce. This savvy business leader will be the relationship link for Restaurant Associates, our premier client and team members. You'll lead the business strategy, and be responsible for organizing, collaborating, and influencing with cross function teams of professionals who believe in creating innovative solutions to problems.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate and Lead R/A’s culture of C.A.R.E.

• Plan and advise business portfolio that achieves Key Performance Indicators

• Partner with senior management to discuss strategies, objectives, and obstacles

• Monitor and strategize to reach annual targets and new market solutions

• Direct and lead a team of account managers

• Coordinate financial objective & analysis, and supervise for profitability and losses.

What you will do

• Successfully build relationships at all levels of the team, client, customer and RA/Compass organizations.

• Build an exciting culture through growth, development, recognition and rewards of dedicated associates in which they are Proud to Work. Building an effective, engaged, results achieving team

• Identify client's needs, communicates account progress and new Company programs to client.

• Conduct and/or monitors customer, client and associate satisfaction surveys.

• Develop and monitor realistic and accurate budget and forecasts.

• Ensure that the business is meeting financial performance and client forecasts; optimizes operational efficiency.

• Promote the policies, practices and objectives established by the company are accurately and informally interpreted throughout the division as well as compliance with all applicable laws and safety regulations.

• Support recruitment and training efforts; Develops and coaches management associates to meet staffing needs and talent management programs, as well as to ensure optimum utilization of region associates, while reducing turnover while not sacrificing quality.

• Partner with labor Relations and supports coordination of union contract negotiations; stays current and abides by all parts of collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadlines.

• Project and practice consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of customer service at all points of contact.

Education and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive food service management experience

• 5+ years experience Large Scale Multi-Client/Contract Managed Service

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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