Region Director - Southeast

Region Director
- Southeast

Aurora Office
- Aurora, IL 60504

Salary Range $ - $ Salary/year

Southeast Region Director – Deli & Bakery Operations

Travel:
Approximately 60% overnight travel

Reports To:

Vice President of Operations

Join a Mission That Matters

Military Deli & Bakery Services (MDBS) proudly serves those who serve by operating deli and bakery departments in military commissaries across the United States. We're looking for a Region Director who is a humble, hands-on leader who leads by example, develops people, builds strong relationships, and drives operational excellence.

You will oversee approximately 20–25 locations, lead a team of 3–5 District Managers, and support nearly 200 employees across your region.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop District Managers and store leadership.
• Foster a positive, accountable culture built on respect, teamwork, and leading by example.
• Drive sales, profitability, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Ensure outstanding execution in food safety, sanitation, merchandising, and quality standards.
• Build strong partnerships with Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) leadership.
• Use operational and financial reporting to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Support staffing, succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Partner closely with Human Resources to coach leaders and address performance issues.
• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the region.

What We're Looking For

• Multi-unit leadership experience in grocery, retail, food service, or a similar multi-location environment.
• Proven ability to coach, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
• A servant leader who is approachable, humble, and willing to roll up their sleeves to support the team.
• Strong business acumen with experience improving sales, labor, and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Food Safety Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent leadership experience.

Work Environment

• Home-office based.
• Approximately 60% overnight travel by car and air.
• Ability to obtain access to U.S. military installations.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in deli/bakery environments as needed.

If you're a leader who believes that the best way to earn respect is by working alongside your team, developing people, and delivering exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.

Military Deli & Bakery Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Federal Contractor (EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA).