Regional vice president

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Vice President based in Texas, United States.

The Regional Vice President will provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-unit foodservice region, guiding senior leaders and their teams toward sustainable business growth and operational excellence. You will shape the regional culture, strengthen client partnerships, and ensure consistently high service standards across educational dining operations. Working closely with national leadership, the CEO, and CFO, you will drive key performance indicators, financial results, and long-term business priorities. The role combines executive decision-making, client relationship management, people development, and regional P&L ownership. You will also contribute to nationwide initiatives, identify market opportunities, and support new business development. This is an influential leadership opportunity for an experienced executive passionate about building strong teams and delivering meaningful services to school communities.

Accountabilities

As Regional Vice President, you will oversee regional performance, inspire senior operational leaders, and ensure that business objectives, client expectations, and organizational standards are consistently achieved. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a diverse team of District Managers, Regional Directors of Operations, and their respective teams to deliver outstanding operational service.
• Establish strong relationships with clients at local, district, and state levels while driving performance against regional key performance indicators.
• Participate in the nationwide leadership team, sharing best practices, addressing risks, promoting diversity, and supporting collaboration across regions.
• Make strategic regional decisions in consultation with your leadership team, evaluating risks, rewards, and both short- and long-term business implications.
• Shape the regional organizational culture by promoting transparency, communication, education, workplace safety, accountability, and alignment.
• Represent the organization in relationships with senior regional clients, serving as a trusted brand ambassador and escalation point for critical issues.
• Partner with Sales and Retention teams to develop growth strategies, structure commercial proposals, present new business opportunities, build prospective client relationships, and negotiate key contract terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on regional and national initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, internal policies, and USDA program requirements, while delivering all required reporting on schedule.
• Champion employee development through performance evaluations, succession planning, and a strong understanding of operational roles and career pathways.
• Own regional financial performance and P&L results, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting, and budgeting in partnership with the leadership team.
• Ensure fair and consistent implementation of organizational policies and procedures.
• Monitor marketplace developments, anticipate industry trends, and contribute to strategic planning discussions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a strategic and results-driven executive with extensive experience leading complex, multi-unit operations. You should combine strong financial and commercial judgment with exceptional client relationship skills and a commitment to developing high-performing teams. The following qualifications and capabilities are expected:

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university, or at least eight years of progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry distribution, or other support services operations in lieu of a degree.
• Significant senior leadership experience, ideally involving contract management, budget oversight, customer service, people development, foodservice operations, and commercial negotiations.
• Proven ability to grow a business and lead large, cross-functional teams.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational results.
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in fast-moving situations.
• Exceptional client relationship management, influencing, active listening, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and positive workplace culture.
• Proactive, professional, flexible, and resilient approach to leadership.
• Strong ownership, initiative, multitasking, prioritization, and organizational capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive travel as required.

Important employment conditions:

This is a remote position based in Texas. Extensive regional travel is required. As the role supports educational foodservice operations, work schedules may be affected by school calendar breaks. Certain periods may involve temporary unpaid layoffs when services are not required, although year-round work or assignments at alternative locations may be necessary depending on business needs. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Certain assignments may require additional background screening, including Florida Level 2 screening where applicable.

Benefits

The compensation package includes an annual salary range of $200,000–$240,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus. Additional benefits and programs include:

• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement plan.
• Associate shopping program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Discount marketplace.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Legal services.
• Auto and home insurance program.

Full-time associates are also eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and accidental death insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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