"Alerted.org

Eurest

**Salary:** $160,000 - $175,000 / year

**Pay Grade:** 18

**Other Forms of Compensation:** Annual bonus potential; choice of company vehicle lease or monthly car allowance

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.

Job Summary:

As the Vice President of Operations** (VPO) supporting our client across two locations in the Austin area, you will lead and inspire a direct team of 5 and indirect of 250, champion operational excellence, and build strong client relationships across a high impact account where we manage the following services: food/dining, micro-markets, coffee bar, office coffee, space management, janitorial, and employee services. This role is ideal for a detail oriented, people focused leader who thrives in dynamic environments. Relocation assistance will be considered. **This role is based on site in Austin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads, manages, and inspires a team of operations leaders in assigned accounts

• Drives self and team towards building strong relationships with clients at all levels and achievement of key performance indicators

• Owns key regional decisions with team input, weighing risks and rewards along with short- and long-term implications; strategically, thoughtfully, and persuasively communicates based on type of issue

• Sets tone for culture of organization in the region and regularly meets with extended team to ensure full transparency, education, safety, accountability, and alignment

• Serves as representative/brand ambassador of the Eurest and ESFM teams to most senior clients in the region, and acts as escalation point

• Partners with Retention teams to drive strategy for growth, structuring deals, presenting new business, building relationships with prospective clients, and negotiating key contract terms

• Collaborates with key partners on regional and/or nationwide initiatives

• Champions development within the accounts; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning; has full understanding of all roles within operation

• Owns financial results/P&L, and works with leadership team to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes

• Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

• Recognizes and anticipates marketplace trends; participates in strategic planning meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or eight (8) years progressive experience in facilities management or other Support Services areas in lieu of degree

• Strong background in senior leadership roles with experience in contract and budget management, customer service, people development, negotiations, etc.

• Leadership experience in facilities management with a focus in soft services is required; additional experience in food service/employee dining is a plus

• Experience managing annual budgets of at least $20 million

• Has a proven track record of growing a business and leading large cross-functional teams, along with excellent business and financial acumen

• Has ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately

• Shows expert client relationship, influencing, listening, and communications (written and verbal) skills

• Champions inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient

• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite

• Must have very sharp attention to detail

• Able to travel as needed between Austin and Taylor

Apply to Eurest today!

_Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA_

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ 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, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_Eurest.pdf