Vice President of Operations, Collegiate Hospitality

Vice President of Operations, Collegiate Hospitality

About the Company

Globally renowned provider of food, facilities management & uniform services

Industry

Hospitality

Type

Public Company

Founded

1939

Employees

10,001+

Categories

• Consulting & Professional Services
• Retail
• Food Service
• Hospitality
• Food Processing
• Health Care
• Restaurants
• Food & Beverage Industry
• Catering
• Food
• Outsourcing
• Food Production
• Facilities
• Custom Apparel
• Facilities Management
• Education
• Healthcare
• Dining
• Vending
• Cleaning Services
• Agriculture
• Sustainability
• Corporate Citizenship
• Contractors
• Hotel Accommodations
• Travel & Leisure

Specialties

Business Classifications

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Operations for the Midwest Region in Collegiate Hospitality. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operation of multiple accounts, with a focus on driving improvement in operational efficiency, revenue, margin, and client retention. This role requires the ability to galvanize a team under a common growth and operations platform, ensure operational excellence, and identify innovative services and solutions to meet client requirements. The VPO will also be accountable for full P&L management, driving new sales growth, and maintaining strong client relationships. The position demands a leader with a proven track record in general management, a strong background in the food service sector, and the ability to lead a highly productive team through effective communication, empowerment, and coaching. Candidates for the Vice President of Operations role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) and a minimum of 10-12 years' experience in a similar capacity, with a focus on general management and full P&L responsibility. The role requires a leader with excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to manage numerous projects and resources, and a strong business acumen to work with executives in achieving business goals. The ideal candidate will have a background in the food service sector, a proven ability to manage client relationships, and a talent for selecting and developing top talent. The position also demands a leader with a strategic mindset, capable of driving business process improvement and inspiring change in partnership with key stakeholders.

Hiring Manager Title

Regional Vice President

Travel Percent

75%

Functions