Resident Regional Director - Gainesville, Fl

RESIDENT REGIONAL DIRECTOR - GAINESVILLE, FL

Compass One Healthcare is seeking a results-driven Regional Director of Operations (RDO) to lead operational excellence within a large 1,000+ bed healthcare account located in Gainesville, FL.

Location:

Gainesville, FL – On‑site;
No travel required. Salary 120,000 – 140,000 plus bonus potential and relocation assistance for those outside a 50‑mile radius.

• Lead, coach, and inspire district‑level leadership and dining services teams to deliver exceptional service and measurable results.
• Build strong client relationships, aligning with service, safety, satisfaction, and financial goals.
• Serve as a strategic partner on the regional leadership team, sharing best practices and mitigating risks.
• Oversee all operational decisions for the Gainesville account and communicate performance updates with partners.
• Support the establishment of a positive, safety‑focused, inclusive, and results‑driven culture.
• Act as a senior‑level liaison and brand ambassador, managing escalations and high‑level communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, QA, and USDA guidelines.
• Lead talent development initiatives, including performance evaluations, coaching, and succession planning.
• Oversee P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Monitor market trends, anticipate operational needs, and support strategic planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Care, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years multi‑unit food service management experience.
• Experience managing 3 or more food service accounts.
• Proven success managing a team of six or more manager‑level direct reports.
• Experience overseeing multi‑unit food service operations totaling $5M+ annual managed volume.
• Strong track record of driving customer satisfaction.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, unstructured, P&L‑driven environments.
• Proficient in mentoring, coaching, and developing leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.
• Willingness to participate in patient/resident satisfaction initiatives.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Holiday Time Off (vary by site/state), Personal Leave.
• Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to protected characteristics.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. This posting is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.