Eurest

Salary: $195000 - $210000 /year

Pay Grade: 18

Other Forms of Compensation:

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

The Senior Regional Director ensures the highest level of service, food quality, and variety in Catering & Events for the Puget Sound campus. The Senior Regional Director oversees all campus managed spaces & delivery of services for the client population, including catering, event planning, furniture and AV. As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT), the Senior Regional Director is a critical contributor in establishing Compass Group as both a trusted partner in delivering business results, as well as advocating Compass Group values and reputation as an employer of choice.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Senior Regional Director of Catering & Events is directly responsible for managing & leading the Eventions (Director of Operations - Catering, Executive Chef - Catering & Director of Operations - Events), all of which oversee their respective departments and support all service functions of the Eventions business. In addition, the Senior Regional Director is directly responsible to oversee the Catering leadership for the Executive Briefing Center (EBC), and is. The Regional Director is ultimately accountable for all levels of management and associates who report to the business leaders.

Essential Functions

• Advocates company culture for the Eventions Department & EBC Catering; ultimately responsible for values-based leadership within the business, including transparency, accountability, and appreciation of all associates - fostering an environment focused on people, growth & inclusion.

• Collaborates with VP, clients, and internal stakeholders to promote an industry-leading vision for Eventions & EBC Catering in a corporate environment, ensuring department goals align to key initiatives. This position is customer and client facing.

• Develops and communicates business strategies to effectively achieve the defined vision & desired results; evaluates outcomes and adjusts approach to best meet business objectives.

• Holds leaders accountable for implementation of business strategies that align to the vision, effective process management, and adherence to Department and Company values.

• Defines & presents key metrics for measuring the success of the Department.

• Partners with stakeholders/business leaders to establish, execute, and present results related to quarterly account Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Works with the internal marketing team to maintain a relevant brand image for the Department; ensures that the brand is cohesive, engaging, and effective in relation to our client, customers, internal Compass team members, and external parties, including suppliers and applicants.

• Acts as a gatekeeper for all leadership positions in the Department, ensuring management level positions are filled with effective business leaders.

• Directly oversees both Catering and Event functions of the Eventions business and ensures that all functional areas effectively partner to deliver results.

• Brings forth innovations and initiatives to bolster the Eventions & EBC Catering programs, incorporating technology to continually advance the current state.

• Effective Drives effective in change management within the Department, to include leading change, as well as ensuring business leaders are directing change effectively in their respective areas of the department.

• Manages planning, budget analysis & financial reporting.

• Effectively facilitates internal, external and client-facing meetings.

• Identifies critical issues & manages escalations from senior leadership and the client to ensure concerns are resolved to the satisfaction of the client and internal leadership.

• Works directly with other department leaders to achieve enterprise goals & initiatives and ensures the highest level of satisfaction for customers & clients.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA in business administration (or similar field of study) or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 5 7 years as Director or Department Head in similara similar environment, with financial accountability & working with multiple teams (i.e., Finance, Marketing, Projects, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability in leading large, multi-faceted teams required.

• Experience with event planning and catering operations $5-10M in annual revenue.

• Proficient in all aspects of client & vendor management & partnerships required.

• Expertise and ability to analyze client needs & requests, think strategically, possess business & time management skills, as well as the initiative & judgment to quickly evaluate issues, find alternatives & take appropriate courses of action.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in senior leadership roles with exposure to contract/budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations, etc.

• Has a proven track record of growing a business and leading teams, along with strong financial acumen

• Has ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately

• Shows expert client relationship, influencing, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills

• Champions the 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

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• For positions in Washington State or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

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