Vice President, Business Dining

Compass Group USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest in Denver seeks a Vice President of Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversee a portfolio of client accounts across Colorado. You will drive operational excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction, leading a team of district managers and hundreds of managers and associates.

Collaborating with Finance, HR, Culinary and Sales, you will ensure safety, compliance and growth while building executive relationships and shaping service delivery across corporate dining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Culinary degree - a plus
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice hospitality management - business dining strongly preferred
• Proven success managing large, multi-site operations and leading senior-level teams
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing significant revenue and profit responsibility - experience managing annual budgets/volume of at least $35 million
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and influence executive stakeholders
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and change management skills
• Ability to travel as required - estimated at 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of, District Managers, Regional Directors and Operations leaders across multiple client locations
• Achieve financial goals including revenue growth, profitability, cost management, and budget adherence
• Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships to ensure retention and growth of existing business
• Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices, performance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Monitor key performance indicators and take proactive action to improve client satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial results
• Collaborate with Business Development teams to support retention and new business opportunities
• Champion company culture, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Client relationships

Communication

Strategic planning

Change management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Culinary degree

Job description

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential, choice of company vehicle lease or monthly car allowance

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations?Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Operations (VPO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of client accounts within Eurest. This role drives operational excellence, client satisfaction, financial performance, talent development, and business growth across assigned regions and sectors. The VPO partners closely with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Culinary, and Sales teams to ensure consistent execution of company objectives while fostering a culture of safety, service, and accountability.

This role is based in Denver and will oversee upwards of 50 business dining accounts throughout the state of Colorado, leading a team of 4 District Managers directly, and up to 400 managers and associates, indirectly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of, District Managers, Regional Directors and Operations leaders across multiple client locations
• Achieve financial goals including revenue growth, profitability, cost management, and budget adherence
• Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships to ensure retention and growth of existing business
• Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices, performance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Monitor key performance indicators and take proactive action to improve client satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial results
• Collaborate with Business Development teams to support retention and new business opportunities
• Champion company culture, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Culinary degree - a plus
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice hospitality management - business dining strongly preferred
• Proven success managing large, multi-site operations and leading senior-level teams
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing significant revenue and profit responsibility - experience managing annual budgets/volume of at least $35 million
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and influence executive stakeholders
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and change management skills
• Ability to travel as required - estimated at 25%

Success Measures:

• Client retention and satisfaction
• Operating profit and budget performance
• Employee engagement and retention
• Safety and compliance results
• Strategic growth and business development support
• Leadership development and succession readiness
• Innovative, collaborative, high integrity

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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. 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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.