Vice President Of Operations; San Luis Obispo,Ca

Position: VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS (SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA)
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** Compensation: $190000-$210000 + bonus*
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* Location:

San Luis Obispo, CA*
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** Relocation Assistance Available*
* ** About:*
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** Chartwells Higher Education** , people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation's Restaurant News, at Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

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* Job Summary:

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* Working as the  
** VP of Operations
** you will be responsible for ensuring that assigned business operations are efficient and effective. You will ensure that the proper management of resources, distribution of services to customers, and analyses of systems are conducted.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Meets commitment to results for all areas of responsibilities. Including but not limited to:
Client Retention and Satisfaction, Financial Performance and Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Purchasing Requirements, Culinary Programs and Standards, Human Resources Management, Retail and Marketing Programs

+ Directs business to achieve high performance as measured by the company and client scorecard

+ Successfully builds relationships at all levels of the client organization

+ Identifies client's needs and makes recommendations accordingly

+ Communicates account progress and new Company programs to client

+ Conducts and/or monitors customer, client and associate satisfaction surveys

+ Delivers the corporate communications and priorities to both the account team members and clients

+ Builds an effective and results achieving team within the assigned account

+ Communicates effectively with all team members

+ Ensures that all direct reports take specific action to correct issues at client units that do not attain corporate levels of satisfaction

+ Develops and monitors realistic and accurate budget and forecasts.

+ Ensures that the account is meeting financial performance and client forecasts

+ Participates in the sales process by working with pre-proposal site survey team, aiding in presentations, aiding in negotiation and approving of final contact

+ Ensures that Operations Team members are performing their responsibilities effectively

+ Ensures that audits are conducted at all facilities including but not limited to:
Financial and Contractual, Culinary, Residential Standards, Sanitation and Food Safety, and Human Resources Yearly audits

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* Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience

+ 10-15 years upscale food service experience, including 10 years at the management level and five to seven years' experience of multi-unit management

+ Experience in managing a total managed volume of $50M or higher

+ Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning

+ Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions

+ Must be able to make business decisions based on financial reports and similar facts

+ Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food

+ Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel and Power Point

+ Serv Safe or Department of Health certification a plus

+ Must be able to read and interpret business records and statistical reports

+ Must be able to analyze and interpret policies established by administrators

** The Benefits*
* We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

+ Opportunities for Training and Development

+ Retirement Plan

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

_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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely,_   ( Wage Transparency    _or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information._

_ Wage Transparency

_Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company's behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff.

However, depending on…