Regional Vice President – Hospitality, Food Service Operations
- Job Description:
- The Regional Vice President (RVP) provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all financial, operational, and client relationship functions within an assigned food service and hospitality territory.
- This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, ensuring client satisfaction, and delivering profitable growth.
- The RVP acts as a strategic business partner to clients and internal stakeholders, leading high-performing teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and uphold the highest standards of service and quality.
- Owns the financial performance and operational success of all hospitality and food service operations within the assigned territory.
- Partners with the finance team to develop accurate budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that align with company and client objectives.
- Oversees forecasting processes, ensuring operational units provide precise monthly, quarterly, and annual projections.
- Ensures compliance with all company financial, operational, and risk management policies.
- Identifies and implements strategies to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
- Leads all client business reviews, ensuring strong partnerships and long-term retention.
- Anticipates and fulfills client needs to promote satisfaction, stability, and strategic growth.
- Focuses on renewals, expansions, and new business opportunities within the hospitality and food service market.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to clients, driving innovative solutions that improve service quality and overall value.
- Develops and communicates a long-term strategic plan to achieve growth and strengthen the company’s market position within the region.
- Designs and executes strategies that drive incremental sales, organic growth, and market penetration.
- Encourages a culture of creativity and innovation across all operations to enhance the client and guest experience.
- Oversees the rollout of new company initiatives, ensuring alignment with brand standards and operational capabilities.
- Promotes and reinforces the company’s culture, values, and hospitality standards throughout all levels of management.
- Leads recruitment, selection, and onboarding for new location and regional leaders, ensuring the right talent is in place.
- Develops leadership succession plans and ensures ongoing development opportunities for future leaders.
- Builds a high-performance culture that encourages accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensures all operations consistently deliver outstanding food quality, presentation, and hospitality service.
- Monitors compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards across all units.
- Champions company initiatives and ensures consistent execution of operational policies and brand expectations.
- Drives performance improvements through best practices, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit food service or hospitality management, with at least 5 years at a senior regional or executive level
- Demonstrated success in financial management, strategic planning, and client partnership
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams and build strong leadership pipelines
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution.
- Must reside in or be willing to locate to the Greater Boston area
- Benefits:
- Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Various Employee Perks and Rewards
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