Regional Director- Garden Grove, CA

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Regional Director - Garden Grove, CA, Canteen North America

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry‑leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team?

You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

The Regional Director leads refreshment and pantry service operations across Southern California, including Garden Grove, Santa Fe Springs, and Commerce. This role oversees the full supply chain lifecycle—from warehouse operations and inventory management to last‑mile delivery and client site execution. You’ll guide high‑performing teams to deliver exceptional service, drive operational excellence, and ensure cost‑effective, quality‑driven outcomes. Ideal for a logistics‑savvy, people‑focused leader with a hospitality mindset.

• Operations & Logistics
  • Oversee multi‑site warehouse and delivery operations
  • Ensure inventory accuracy, route efficiency, and safety compliance
  • Manage fleet operations and logistics systems for real‑time visibility
  • Improve fulfillment, delivery timeliness, and productivity
• Financial Oversight
  • Own regional P&L and budget performance
  • Forecast revenue, manage costs, and improve margins
  • Analyze financials to reduce waste and boost ROI
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop warehouse managers, supervisors, and delivery teams
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Promote engagement, retention, and operational discipline
• Client Success
  • Serve as executive contact for key clients
  • Support onboarding and regional growth with sales and client teams
  • Monitor satisfaction and lead service improvement initiatives
• Strategic Initiatives
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and peers to scale best‑practice
  • Lead projects in automation, system upgrades, and fleet modernization
  • Champion change management across regional operations

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in multi‑site operations (warehousing, logistics, distribution)
  • P&L and budget management experience
  • Strong knowledge of WMS, inventory, and delivery systems
  • Proven leadership of large, distributed teams
  • Analytical, collaborative, and tech‑savvy
  • Willingness to travel regionally
• Preferred
  • Experience in route‑based services
  • Background in hospitality, office coffee, or food distribution
  • Familiarity with logistics platforms and fleet tracking

• Improves operational efficiency and delivery accuracy
• Builds high‑performing, safety‑conscious teams
• Strengthens client relationships through reliable service
• Leads innovation and process optimization across the regional network

• Pay Range: $158,000 - $198,000 per year
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits: retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program. Full‑time positions also offer: medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely,  for information on additional company‑provided time‑off benefits.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities,…