Compass Group USA · 1 week ago
Senior Vice President
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expCompass Group USA is a leader in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities. The Senior Vice President (SVP) will lead and inspire a team dedicated to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of school communities while driving innovation and business growth.
AdviceFood and BeverageHospitalityProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Erin Prindle
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and inspire a diverse team of district managers and regional directors of operations to deliver exceptional service within the assigned region
Cultivate strong relationships with clients at all levels to ensure community satisfaction, achieve budgets, ensure the highest levels of quality and service while delivering relevant value over time
Communicate regularly with peers to share standard processes, mitigate risks, promote diversity, and strengthen community ties
Set the tone for the organizational culture in the region by ensuring transparency, people development, safety, accountability, and alignment through regular team interactions
Collaborate with key partners on both regional and division initiatives to enhance service delivery and customer experience
Champion talent development within the region through performance evaluations and succession planning, possessing a comprehensive understanding of all operational roles
Make key regional decisions with input from the team, weighing risks and rewards while considering short- and long-term implications
Communicate strategic decisions persuasively based on the specific nature of issues
Act as a brand ambassador for the team to senior clients, serving as an escalation point for critical issues
Own regional financial results and P&L, collaborating with the leadership team to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
Ensure consistent and equitable administration of all policies and procedures across the region
Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance (QA), policy, and USDA program requirements, completing all required reporting accurately and on time
Recognize and anticipate marketplace trends
Actively participate in partnership meetings, uncover real business needs, and drive retention
Collaborate with Sales and Retention teams to develop and implement strategies for growth, structure deals, present new business opportunities, build client relationships, and negotiate key contract terms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university, and / or ten (10+) years of progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice / hospitality management - ideally in an upscale/luxury setting
Proven experience managing a volume of $150 million or greater with a high degree of complexity, highly desired
Strong background in senior leadership roles with expertise in contract and budget management, customer service, people development, food services, and negotiations
Consistent record of business growth and delivering innovation
Ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately in a dynamic environment
Exceptional client relationship management, influencing, listening, and communication skills (both written and verbal). Strong executive presence
Champion of an inclusive mentality; proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient
Demonstrated initiative, ownership, multi-tasking, prioritization, and organizational skills
Prior independent school dining and boarding experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
60% anticipated travel
Benefits
Medical
Dental
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
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Company
Compass Group USA
Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next.
10001+ employees
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