Regional Vice President of Operations

• Develops and implements business plan for each unit within assigned region; Regularly reviews financial statements and activity reports to ensure region's objectives are achieved; Leads direct reports in budget development efforts that are aligned with organizational goals.
• Forges effective client relationships at the highest levels; Leads team in negotiating contract renewals and new business opportunities; Builds and maintains strong relationships with other and external constituencies i.e. labor union, vendors, etc.
• Analyzes regional operational performance to determine areas of improvement; Monitors and responds accordingly to unfavorable trends, i.e. employee turnover, guest dissatisfaction, waste/shrinkage, etc.
• Enhances organizational excellence by establishing benchmarks, timelines and necessary resources; Identifies and acts on market and industry drivers that impact existing services and proactively recommends changes or improvements; Sets standards for accountability and success measurement.
• Communicates and promotes Sodexo Live!'s culture, values, philosophies and strategy to Field Staff as it relates to their respective functions; Promotes performance culture through planning and goal setting; Provides clarity around roles, motivates senior managers and facilitates effective team dynamics.
• Coordinates cross functional/cross regional collaboration for purposes of maximizing resources, fostering team relations and leveraging best practices.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection and training processes as needed for assigned region.
• Identifies and responds to client and customer feedback and assists in escalated situations as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree and/or appropriate combination of education and experience to support on-the-job effectiveness.
• A minimum of 10 years of previous senior leadership experience within a diverse, contract-managed food and beverage environment, to include management of multiple locations and diverse lines of business.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with past P&L responsibility of $20M+, with a proven track record for generating excess revenues from existing accounts.
• Experience in fostering effective long-term client relationships and in formulating and negotiating contracts and commercial models across various locations.
• Highly refined interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Seasoned leadership capabilities for attracting, retaining and motivating diverse talent toward exceeding expectations.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and general workplace safety standards with knowledge of Health Department requirements.
• Technologically savvy, with high proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated success in interfacing with a variety of organizational functions and divisions to accomplish tasks.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management; Ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts.
• Self starter who can work independently and on several tasks/projects simultaneously, and who can contribute to all functional areas of the business.
• Initiative in identifying and resolving problems timely and effectively.

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• Adoption Assistance

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