Senior Vice President

Salary: $200,000 - $240,000 / year

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Other Forms of Compensation:
Annual bonus potential; company vehicle lease

Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school food service across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional food service experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just food service – we take it to the next level by offering cutting‑edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily.

By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming, and doing what’s right, every time.

We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.

Job Summary:

The Senior Vice President (SVP) will play a pivotal role in leading, managing, and inspiring a team of leaders dedicated to ensuring the school communities we serve are safe, happy, and healthy. This leadership role requires a strategic visionary who can foster a culture of excellence while partnering closely with peers and support services to fulfil the FISD mission, achieve Key Performance Indicators, drive community satisfaction, innovation and business growth.

Candidate should be based ideally in the NYC or Boston area. This role will support 110 independent school dining accounts from Pennsylvania to Maine.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, manage, and inspire a diverse team of district managers and regional directors of operations to deliver exceptional service within the assigned region

• Cultivate strong relationships with clients at all levels to ensure community satisfaction, achieve budgets, ensure the highest levels of quality and service while delivering relevant value over time

• Communicate regularly with peers to share standard processes, mitigate risks, promote diversity, and strengthen community ties

• Set the tone for the organisational culture in the region by ensuring transparency, people development, safety, accountability, and alignment through regular team interactions

• Collaborate with key partners on both regional and division initiatives to enhance service delivery and customer experience

• Champion talent development within the region through performance evaluations and succession planning, possessing a comprehensive understanding of all operational roles

Strategic Decision‑Making:

• Make key regional decisions with input from the team, weighing risks and rewards while considering short‑ and long‑term implications

• Communicate strategic decisions persuasively based on the specific nature of issues

• Act as a brand ambassador for the team to senior clients, serving as an escalation point for critical issues

Financial Oversight:

• Own regional financial results and P&L, collaborating with the leadership team to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, and budgeting

• Policy Administration:
Ensure consistent and equitable administration of all policies and procedures across the region

• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance (QA), policy, and USDA program requirements, completing all required reporting accurately and on time

Growth &

Innovation:

• Market Insight:
Recognise and anticipate marketplace trends

• Actively participate in partnership meetings, uncover real business needs, and drive retention

• Collaborate with Sales and Retention teams to develop and implement strategies for growth, structure deals, present new business opportunities, build client relationships, and negotiate key contract terms

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, and / or tenyears of progressive experience in multi‑unit food service / hospitality management – ideally in an upscale/luxury setting

• Proven experience managing a volume of $150 million or greater with a high degree of…