Job Details

Job Summary

Working as the Regional Vice President (RVP), you will lead, manage, and inspire a team of senior leaders and set the culture for helping kids stay happy and healthy in your region. You'll partner closely with your national peers and the CEO/CFO to deliver on the Chartwells K12 mission, support Key Performance Indicators in our dynamic environment, and sustain and grow our business.

Key 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 communicate 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 communicate 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 in 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 anticipate marketplace trends; participants in strategic planning meetings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters 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 Qualifications

• 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

Travel

Extensive travel required in this position

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)

Optional Time Off and Remote or Washington or Maryland Information

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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.