Vice President of Operations

at  Compass Community Living

JOB SUMMARY:

Working as the VP of Operations you will be responsible for ensuring that assigned business operations are efficient and effective. You will ensure that the proper management of resources, distribution of services to customers, and analyses of systems are conducted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• 12-15 years upscale food service experience, including 10 years at the management level and five to seven years’ experience of multi-unit management
• 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
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
• Must be able to read and interpret business records and statistical reports
• Must be able to analyze and interpret policies established by administrators

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. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS WITH A CRIMINAL HISTORY (AND DRIVING HISTORY) TO APPLY.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets commitment to results for all areas of responsibilities. Including but not limited to: Client Retention and Satisfaction, Financial Performance and Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Purchasing Requirements, Culinary Programs and Standards, Human Resources Management, Retail and Marketing Programs
• Directs business to achieve high performance as measured by the company scorecard
• Successfully builds relationships at all levels of the organizations
• Identifies client’s needs
• Communicates account progress and new Company programs to client
• Conducts and/or monitors customer, client and associate satisfaction surveys
• Visits clients and facilities regularly
• Delivers the corporate communications and priorities to both the region team members and clients
• Builds an effective and results achieving team within the region
• Communicates effectively with all team members
• Ensures that all direct reports take specific action to correct issues at client units that do not attain corporate levels of satisfaction
• Develops and monitors realistic and accurate budget and forecasts.
• Ensures that the Region is meeting financial performance and client forecasts
• Participates in the sales process by working with pre-proposal site survey team, aiding in presentations, aiding in negotiation and approving of final contact
• Ensures that Operations Team members are performing their responsibilities effectively
• Ensures that audits are conducted at all facilities including but not limited to: Financial and Contractual, Sanitation and Food Safety, and Human Resources Yearly audits