Vice President Operations

Vice President of Operations-Pittsburgh, PA

Compass Group USA, Chartwells' Higher Education

This individual ensures that assigned business operations are efficient and effective. You will do this by establishing good rapport with clients, identifying profit opportunities, and developing strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the proper management of resources, distribution of services to customers, and analyses of systems are conducted
• Directs business to achieve high performance as measured by the company scorecard, participating in strategic planning meetings when necessary
• Successfully builds relationships at all levels of the organizations
• Builds an effective and results achieving team within the region
• Participates in the sales process by working with pre-proposal site survey team, aiding in presentations, aiding in negotiation and approving of final contact
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of experience, 5+ years in management
• Demonstrated Contract Food Service experience, Higher Education highly preferred
• Culinary/Back-of-House experience is a plus!
• Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning
• Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
• Must be able to make business decisions based on financial reports and similar facts
• Proven ability to enhance profitability, sustainability and creativity across all channels in alignment with business strategy
• Demonstrates an ability to work across multiple service lines

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