Vice President of Operations in Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Summary:

This leader ensures that assigned business operations are efficient and effective. You will establish strong relationships with clients and team members identifying profit opportunities and developing strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Champion a culture of collaboration, team building, development, and recognition of commitment to excellence

Develops and directs business to achieve high performers who exemplify the core values and align to shared vision of success
Create and foster innovative ideas while delegating and planning these activities with management team
Identify and leverage sales opportunities as well as support new business activities
Oversee labor efficiency, quality, service, and customer & client satisfaction and retention
Achieve organizational and client goals while ensuring alignment while hitting financial targets
Builds a culture connected to metrics, leverages data, and implement planned strategies
Implements strategies with operational management, excellence, and client satisfaction

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive leadership experience with food service operations, catering, and prospecting/presenting new potential clients
Demonstrated Contract Food Service experience, Higher Education highly preferred
Culinary/Menu planning/Execution experience preferred
Demonstrated adeptness to lead, empower, and grow a team
Proficiency in managing and scaling business and support continual change management
Results driven and ability to multi-task and manage tasks on hand with constant interruptions
Proven ability to enhance profitability, sustainability, and creativity across all channels in alignment with business strategy
Must be able to make business decisions based on financial reports and evaluate data properly

 

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace. 

Req ID: 1316434

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