Director of Operations

Eurest

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most‑prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in‑unit associates excel as they deliver world‑class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on‑site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

As the Director of Operations, you will manage the food service operation and maintain established costs and quality standards in order to ensure superior service and maximize profits. The ideal candidate will have multi‑unit leadership experience of large volume accounts and:

Operational Leadership :
Minimum 5–7 years of experience overseeing multi‑unit or large‑scale operations, preferably in hospitality, food service, facilities management, retail, or a similar service‑driven industry.

Financial Management :
Strong understanding of P&L, budgeting, labor management, forecasting, and performance metrics.

People Leadership :
Demonstrated success in leading, motivating, and developing diverse teams; strong coaching and talent‑building skills.

Process Optimization :
Experience improving operational workflows, implementing efficiencies, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations.

Customer & Client Focus :
Ability to build strong relationships, respond to escalations, and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Communication :
Clear communicator who can influence across levels—frontline teams, peers, and senior leadership.

Technical Proficiency :
Comfortable with systems used for scheduling, reporting, inventory, and operational analytics.

Education :
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Hospitality, Operations Management, or related field). Equivalent experience is acceptable for exceptional candidate.

Personality & Leadership Style Proactive and Solutions‑Oriented :
Anticipates issues and acts quickly to resolve them.

Calm Under Pressure :
Thrives in a high‑volume, high‑expectation environment.

Team‑Centric :
Empowers others and models accountability, integrity, and collaboration.

Results‑Driven :
Focused on performance, quality, and continuous improvement.

Relationship Builder :
Approachable, trustworthy, and skilled at building rapport at all levels.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

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• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  () or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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 other 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.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.