Vice President of Operations, Business Dining

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest offers a rewarding career with limitless opportunities. We feed employees of the nation’s largest and most-prestigious companies 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 by delivering world-class meals in corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, on-site catering, vending innovations, and more. Our company is innovative, high-performing, and fast-growing, with enthusiastic teammates committed to quality and unparalleled results.

About the Role

The Vice President of Operations (VPO) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of client accounts within Eurest. This role drives operational excellence, client satisfaction, financial performance, talent development, and business growth across assigned regions and sectors. The VPO partners closely with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Culinary, and Sales teams to ensure consistent execution of company objectives while fostering a culture of safety, service, and accountability.

Based in Denver, this role oversees upwards of 50 business dining accounts throughout Colorado, leading a team of 4 District Managers directly and up to 400 managers and associates indirectly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of District Managers, Regional Directors, and Operations leaders across multiple client locations
• Achieve financial goals including revenue growth, profitability, cost management, and budget adherence
• Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships to ensure retention and growth of existing business
• Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices, performance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Monitor key performance indicators and take proactive action to improve client satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial results
• Collaborate with Business Development teams to support retention and new business opportunities
• Champion company culture, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Culinary degree a plus
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice hospitality management (business dining strongly preferred)
• Proven success managing large, multi-site operations and leading senior-level teams
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing significant revenue and profit responsibility (annual budgets/volume of at least $35 million)
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and influence executive stakeholders
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and change management skills
• Ability to travel as required (estimated at 25%)

Success Measures

• Client retention and satisfaction
• Operating profit and budget performance
• Employee engagement and retention
• Safety and compliance results
• Strategic growth and business development support
• Leadership development and succession readiness

Pay

$170,000 - $190,000 / year (Pay Grade: 19) with annual bonus potential and choice of company vehicle lease or monthly car allowance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance / AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and 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