Regional Director of Operations

The Strategic Dining difference is in the support we deliver, not only focusing on successful systems, techniques, and tools, but improving the community’s dining experiences, community cost savings and increased resident satisfaction. We accomplish this by being a true partner to our clients and communities and focus our efforts on meeting those goals, that are unique to each location.

 

 

• 75% travel
• Manage accounts in and around Chicago, IL
• Track record of ensuring high-quality services, financial success, and client satisfaction within the region while providing strong leadership.
• Experience in multi-unit management in contract food services, required
• While not mandatory, culinary experience is a big plus, as it contributes to our commitment to excellence.
• Is proficient in Compass Group systems like OMS, MUS, efinance, and myorders, ensuring seamless operations, not required but preferred
• Excels in written and verbal communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrates exceptional leadership, training skills, and the ability to influence effectively.
• Is adept at cultivating strong relationships, influencing and inspiring teams.
• Embodies a hands-on leadership style, believing that building robust relationships leads to success.

Account Management & Client Relations:

• Balance company/community goals and regulatory agency requirements with individual client objectives to create a customized program that meets resident needs.
• Schedule regular on-site, hands-on visits to coach, train, and follow-up on assigned goals.
• Send a site-visit summary to the Executive Director, Chef, Dining Service Director, and applicable corporate team members.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with client to make certain community objectives are being met, communicate industry trends, and ensure client has opportunity to share critical feedback.
• Actively participate in food service-related committees within assigned communities, or otherwise be involved in and visible at special events within each assigned location, to demonstrate the company’s team approach and commitment to the community.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced multi-site environment.
• Flexibility to travel between communities within your region. Develop priority-focused consultation agendas in advance of visits. Ensure that community staff are given ample opportunity to schedule themselves to attend.
• Drive guest satisfaction by maintaining product and service quality standards; Periodic property inspections, ensuring completion of company training programs and initiating corrective action as necessary.
• Review resident surveys for service concerns and work with Executive Directors and the Director of Dining Services to address and resolve going forward.
• Understand and leverage company support teams and systems to meet region Key Performance Indicators.
• Collaborate with department heads, executive chefs, sous chefs, dining room managers, and other team members to create innovative menus and dining concepts that meet and exceed guest expectations.

Business and Financial Acumen:

• Ensure responsible financial management of assigned communities. In partnership with leadership team, develop annual budgets to accurately forecast financial performance, monitor financial reports to ensure budgetary compliance, and implement policies to deliver financial results in accordance with those budgets.
• Timely completion of all daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined by the SDS Director of Operations.
• Conduct monthly budget reviews with each location on or about the 15th of each month to ensure the dining expenses are on track or need an action plan to meet monthly budget targets.
• Participate in the sales process by assisting with new opening services for new business accounts.
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop and implement promotional initiatives,