Senior VP of Food Service Operations

JRG PARTNERS LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior VP of Food Service Operations to lead transformative strategies across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions. This executive role offers the chance to drive significant financial outcomes, develop high-performing teams, and enhance client satisfaction within a dynamic organization. With a focus on operational excellence and innovative service delivery, you will have the autonomy and resources to make a meaningful impact in the higher education dining landscape. If you are a strategic visionary with a proven track record in foodservice operations, this is an exciting opportunity to influence a nationally recognized organization.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Home Office Flexibility

Significant Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive-level leadership in foodservice operations.
• Strong background in contract foodservice, preferably in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute operational strategies to exceed objectives.
• Lead and develop senior directors to build a performance culture.

Skills

P&L Management

Operational Excellence

Client Relationship Development

Leadership Skills

Strategic Vision

Team Building

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Similar

Job description

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Senior Vice President of Food Service Operations

Location: Pacific Northwest / Southwest Region (Remote with Extensive Travel)

Industry: Contract Food Service | Higher Education Focus

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Position Summary

A national leader in contract foodservice solutions is seeking a Senior Vice President of Food Service Operations to oversee a high-profile portfolio across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions.

This executive-level opportunity offers the chance to lead transformative operational strategies, drive significant financial outcomes, and develop high-performing teams within a dynamic, growth-focused organization.

The Senior Vice President will play a critical role in shaping regional business success, operational innovation, and client satisfaction while championing excellence in service delivery across a major multi-site footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Operations:

• Define and execute regional operational strategies to meet and exceed organizational objectives.
• Drive sustainable financial growth, margin enhancement, and service excellence across all managed accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior directors and operational leaders to build a culture of performance and accountability.
• Ensure alignment of regional operations with national strategic priorities and client experience goals.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with corporate financial targets.

Growth & Client Partnership:

• Spearhead regional business development initiatives including client retention, contract renewals, and organic account expansion.
• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships, acting as a strategic partner to higher education institutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to launch innovative programs aligned with campus dining trends and evolving customer expectations.

Operational Excellence:

• Implement operational best practices across foodservice management, quality assurance, safety, and customer engagement.
• Champion technology and innovation integration to optimize operational processes and enhance service models.
• Ensure operational compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of executive-level leadership experience managing large-scale, multi-unit foodservice operations.
• Strong background in contract foodservice is required; higher education dining experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success overseeing geographically dispersed teams and remote leadership environments.
• Track record of achieving significant revenue, operational, and client satisfaction targets.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strategic visionary with the ability to execute operationally at a high level.
• Skilled in P&L management, operational excellence, and client relationship development.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to lead in fast-paced, high-complexity environments with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Highly adaptable to ambiguity and change, with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
• Home-office based role with significant regional travel (estimated 50-70%) to support client campuses and operational teams.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers an executive leader the opportunity to influence a nationally recognized foodservice organization at a strategic level. The Senior Vice President will have the autonomy, resources, and platform to drive innovation, grow a region, and make a meaningful impact across the higher education dining landscape.

Join a team committed to operational excellence, client partnership, and dynamic leadership in shaping the future of on-campus dining experiences.

Confidential Search | Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for further discussions.

(Applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Project Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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