Regional Director - Restaurant Associates : Job Details

Position Title: Regional Director

Reports To: VP Operations

Salary: $145,000 - $155,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work in 2021, This is R/A !

Working as a Regional Director you will serve as our point of contact for the client as well as lead the team and run the overall operation. You will provide planning and direction within your account to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment. You will also maintain strong client relationships and work to fulfill our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads, manages, and encourages a complementary team at a large account, with the goal of providing outstanding service to the client, students, and community
• Drives and develops self and team towards building positive relationships with the client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, employee engagement, etc.)
• May serve on the leadership team and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share standard methodologies, manage risks, promote diversity, and cultivate community engagement.
• Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications while gathering input from team members and partners
• Serves as the representative and brand ambassador within the district and community; attends key client and community events
• Ensures the needs of the clients are met or exceeded, retains the account, finds cross-sell opportunities, and assists in the rebid process as directed
• Supports functional areas of operation, including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition, and culinary
• Ensures adherence to local, state, federal, and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)
• Maintains compliance regulations and guidance for all applicable food service and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time
• Champions development within the account; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning, has full understanding of all roles within the operation
• Is responsible for the financial results for the account, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of al policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, coupled with a minimum of five (5) years of management experience. Prior experience in food service, hospitality management, restaurants, or hotel operations would be advantageous.
• Experience managing in a union environment.
• Is proficient in all aspects of food service management with a consistent track record of success
• Has a consistent record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial proficiencies
• Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills
• Champions the inclusive approach, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient
• Excellent digital literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and POS software
• Occasional travel required in this position

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic 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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1375300

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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