Vice President, Corporate Dining

Salary: $165,000 - $220,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits and Bonus Eligible

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The Vice President of Corporate Dining for Restaurant Associates will lead the strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial performance of a complex corporate dining portfolio in New York. This role is responsible for driving growth, ensuring client satisfaction, and maintaining best-in-class service standards. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with deep expertise in food service operations and a proven track record of managing significant revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve financial, operational, and client satisfaction goals for the corporate dining segment.
• Oversee a portfolio of accounts ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, profitability and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of account leaders to deliver exceptional service and operational efficiency.
• Foster strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational standards.
• Drive innovation in culinary offerings, sustainability initiatives, and technology solutions to enhance the dining experience.
• Monitor financial performance, implement cost-control measures, and identify opportunities for growth and margin improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business development, marketing, and operational initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in food service or hospitality, including managing a portfolio with $60M+ in annual managed volume.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, financial management, and operational leadership.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead large teams and drive results in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Associates at Restaurant Associates 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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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 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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