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Chartwells School Dining Services K12 · 1 day ago

Regional Vice President, Southeast (REMOTE - NC, SC, FL)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is seeking a Regional Vice President to lead and inspire a team of senior leaders in the Southeast region. The RVP will partner with national peers and the executive team to drive business growth, manage operations, and ensure compliance with key performance indicators.

Food & Beverages

Responsibilities

Leads, manages, and inspires a team of diverse district managers and/or regional directors of operations, 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 Chartwells 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

Ensures compliance with QA, policy, and USDA program requirements, along with completing all required reporting on time

Champions development within the region; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning; has full understanding of all roles within 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

Qualification

Senior leadership experienceContract managementBudget managementBusiness growthClient relationship skillsFood services experiencePeople developmentNegotiation skillsAnalytical thinkingMicrosoft Suite proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university, or eight (8) years progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry distribution or other Support Services areas in lieu of degree

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws