Regional Director of Operations — Southeast (AL/GA/FL)

Compass Healthcare; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, seeks a Regional Director of Operations to lead a team of District Managers and other leaders across the region. You will drive client relationships, oversee P&L, and ensure operational excellence to meet financial goals.

The role requires in-depth experience in senior leadership within foodservice operations and a proven ability to grow a business, with extensive travel across the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree or 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 degree
• Strong background in senior leadership roles with exposure to contract/budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations
• Proven track record of growing a business and leading teams with strong financial acumen

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and inspires District Managers, Resident District Managers, and Directors in the region
• Drive relationships with clients at all levels and achieve KPIs (profitability, safety, engagement)
• Serve on regional leadership team and share best practices
• Own accounts within territory; ensure clear communication with partners
• Set cultural tone in region; ensure transparency, safety, accountability, and alignment
• Represent Morrison Healthcare to senior clients and act as escalation point
• Collaborate to ensure Sales and Retention processes for all accounts
• Ensure QA, policy, and USDA program compliance; timely reporting
• Performance evaluations and succession planning; develop multi-unit management skills
• Own financial results and support forecasting and budgeting processes

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget management

Customer service

People development

Negotiations

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership presence

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree or 8 years progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice/hospitality/operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, seeks a Regional Director of Operations to lead a team of District Managers and other leaders across the region. You will drive client relationships, oversee P&L, and ensure operational excellence to meet financial goals.

The role requires in-depth experience in senior leadership within foodservice operations and a proven ability to grow a business, with extensive travel across the territory.