Regional Operations Leader

Confidential; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Executive Opportunity in San Francisco, CA seeks a senior regional leader to own strategy, P&L, and growth across multiple verticals in foodservice and hospitality. Regular travel within the region is required.

The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, commercial acumen, and talent development to drive profitable growth and client partnerships. The role demands 15+ years in leadership, strong P&L accountability, and the ability to lead in a matrixed, multi-site environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in multi-site service industries.
• Full P&L accountability with large-scale operations.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred.
• Based in San Francisco, travel required.

Responsibilities

• Own the regional strategy and full P&L, driving revenue growth and profitability.
• Lead diverse operations across Education, Healthcare, Corrections, Community Meals, and Dining & Events.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, optimize resources, and strengthen the region's position.
• Drive regional growth initiatives and maintain executive-level client relationships.
• Build and develop a high-performing regional leadership team and succession plans.
• Provide executive oversight of operations with a focus on service delivery and financial discipline.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L accountability

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Hospitality

MBA preferred

Job description

Confidential Executive Opportunity | San Francisco, CA

The Role at a Glance

We are seeking an accomplished executive to lead a diverse, multi-segment business across the Pacific Northwest for a leading national foodservice and hospitality organization.

The Regional Operations Leader will have full ownership of regional strategy, P&L performance, business growth, client retention, and talent development across multiple industry verticals, including Education, Healthcare, Corrections, Community Meals, and Dining & Events.

This is a high-impact executive opportunity for a strategic, commercially minded leader who can drive profitable growth, strengthen client partnerships, and build high-performing teams across a complex regional portfolio.

Location: San Francisco, CA, with regular regional travel.

What You'll Be Doing

Regional Strategy & Business Performance

• Own the regional business strategy and full P&L, driving revenue growth, profitability, operational excellence, and long-term business performance.
• Lead a diverse portfolio of operations across multiple industry segments, ensuring accountability and alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, optimize resources, and strengthen the region's competitive position.

Business Growth & Client Retention

• Lead regional growth initiatives, partnering with business development teams to pursue new opportunities, strategic bids, and market expansion.
• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships, driving account retention, satisfaction, and long-term partnerships.
• Serve as the senior executive leader for critical client engagements, contract negotiations, and business opportunities.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional leadership team with clear accountability for business results.
• Drive succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness to support sustainable growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Provide executive oversight of regional operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, financial discipline, and consistent operational performance.
• Leverage business analytics and performance metrics to drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to strengthen operational capabilities, improve efficiencies, and support enterprise initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice, hospitality, facilities services, or a related multi-site service industry.
• Significant executive leadership experience overseeing large-scale, geographically dispersed operations with full P&L accountability.
• Proven success driving profitable growth, operational performance, and strategic business transformation.
• Experience leading diversified business portfolios, multiple industry verticals, or complex operating environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in business development, client retention, and executive-level relationship management.
• Proven ability to develop senior leaders, build high-performing teams, and establish effective succession plans.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, financial acumen, executive presence, and ability to lead within a matrixed organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• Must be based in San Francisco, CA, with the ability to travel regularly throughout the region.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to lead a significant regional business with broad strategic authority and accountability. The successful candidate will be an enterprise-minded executive who combines strong business acumen, operational expertise, and a passion for developing talent to deliver sustained growth and long-term success.