Regional Vice President (NY Market)

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a Regional Vice President (RVP) to lead and develop regional teams within Chartwells Higher Ed. You will partner with national peers, drive KPIs, and guide strategic regional growth while acting as a brand ambassador to senior clients.

The role requires senior leadership, multi-unit operations oversight, and strong financial acumen. It offers a remote work setup and a compensation range of $200,000–$240,000 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree or eight years progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice, hospitality management, or related areas in lieu of degree.
• Experience in higher education environment preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and inspires a team of District Managers and Resident District Managers to deliver top-notch service in the region.
• Drives relationships with clients at local, district, state levels and achieves KPIs.
• Serves on the nationwide leadership team, sharing best practices and mitigating risks.
• Owns regional decisions with the team, weighing risks and rewards and communicating clearly.
• Sets the regional culture and ensures transparency, education, safety, accountability, and alignment.
• Represents the CHE brand to senior clients and acts as escalation point.
• Partners with Sales and Retention teams to drive growth and negotiate terms.
• Collaborates on regional and nationwide initiatives and develops regional talent.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Strategic Thinking

Budget Management

Client Relationships

Multi-unit Operations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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We are hiring immediately for a Regional Vice President.

• Location: Remote
• Pay Range: $200,000 - $240,000 + Bonus Eligible

Job Summary

Working as the Regional Vice President (RVP) you'll partner closely with your national peers, the Senior VP and the Division President to deliver on the Chartwells Higher Education mission, support Key Performance Indicators in our dynamic environment, and sustain and grow our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and inspires a team of diverse District Managers and Resident District Managers, and their teams, to provide top-notch service to operations in assigned region.
• Drives self and team towards building strong relationships with clients at all levels (local, district, state) and achievement of key performance indicators.
• Serves on the nationwide leadership team, influencing and leading nationwide operations, and regularly communicates with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community.
• Owns key regional decisions with team input, weighing risks and rewards along with short- and long-term implications; strategically, thoughtfully, and persuasively communicates based on type of issue.
• Sets tone for culture of organization in the region and regularly meets with extended team to ensure full transparency, education, safety, accountability, and alignment.
• Serves as representative/brand ambassador of the CHE team to most senior clients in the region, and acts as escalation point.
• Partners with Sales and Retention teams to drive strategy for growth, structuring deals, presenting new business, building relationships with prospective clients, and negotiating key contract terms.
• Collaborates with key partners on regional and/or nationwide initiatives.
• Champions development within the region; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning; has full understanding of all roles within the operation.
• Owns regional financial results/P&L 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 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, or Support Services areas in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• High level multi-unit/multi-client experience in a higher education environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong background in senior leadership roles with experience in contract and budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations, etc.
• Has a proven track record of growing a business and leading large cross-functional teams, along with excellent business and financial acumen.
• Has ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately.
• Shows expert client relationship, influencing, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills.
• Champions 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.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.