REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT - K12 Food Service - TX, OK, AZ - REMOTE
Salary: $200000-$220000
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus Incentive up to 40%, Medical Dental & Vision, Vehicle, 401K, PTO
Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.
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As Regional Vice President (RVP), you will lead, manage, and inspire a team of senior leaders while setting the culture for delivering nutritious, high‑quality meals that help kids stay happy and healthy. You will partner closely with national peers and the CEO and CFO to advance the Chartwells K12 mission, drive key performance indicators in a dynamic environment, and sustain and grow the business through strong operational and financial leadership.
This role requires the candidate to live in Texas and oversee approximately $150M in managed volume across the K‑12 foodservice business in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona. The ideal candidate brings strong business and financial acumen, along with proven experience building and developing high‑performing teams that consistently deliver proactive client management, standardized processes, elevated service levels, and a highly engaged workforce.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
Leads, manages, and inspires a team of diverse district managers and/or regional directors of operations, and their teams, to provide top-notch service to operations in assigned region
Drives self and team towards building strong relationships with clients at all levels (local, district, state) and achievement of key performance indicators
Serves on the nationwide leadership team, influencing and leading nationwide operations, and regularly communicates with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
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 Chartwells team to most senior clients in the region, and acts as escalation point
Partners with Sales and 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
Ensures compliance with QA, policy, and USDA program requirements, along with completing all required reporting on time
Champions development within the region; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning; has full understanding of all roles within operation
Owns regional 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
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, or eight (8) years progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice, nutrition, culinary, or hospitality management preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong background in senior leadership roles with experience in contract and budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations, etc.
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
Extensive travel required in this position - up to 60%!
Apply to Chartwells Schools today!
Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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.
Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Chartwells K-12 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Req ID: 1528241
Chartwells K12
KRISTEN STROHMYER
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Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus Incentive up to 40%, Medical Dental & Vision, Vehicle, 401K, PTO
Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.
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As Regional Vice President (RVP), you will lead, manage, and inspire a team of senior leaders while setting the culture for delivering nutritious, high‑quality meals that help kids stay happy and healthy. You will partner closely with national peers and the CEO and CFO to advance the Chartwells K12 mission, drive key performance indicators in a dynamic environment, and sustain and grow the business through strong operational and financial leadership.
This role requires the candidate to live in Texas and oversee approximately $150M in managed volume across the K‑12 foodservice business in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona. The ideal candidate brings strong business and financial acumen, along with proven experience building and developing high‑performing teams that consistently deliver proactive client management, standardized processes, elevated service levels, and a highly engaged workforce.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
Leads, manages, and inspires a team of diverse district managers and/or regional directors of operations, and their teams, to provide top-notch service to operations in assigned region
Drives self and team towards building strong relationships with clients at all levels (local, district, state) and achievement of key performance indicators
Serves on the nationwide leadership team, influencing and leading nationwide operations, and regularly communicates with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
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 Chartwells team to most senior clients in the region, and acts as escalation point
Partners with Sales and 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
Ensures compliance with QA, policy, and USDA program requirements, along with completing all required reporting on time
Champions development within the region; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning; has full understanding of all roles within operation
Owns regional 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
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, or eight (8) years progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice, nutrition, culinary, or hospitality management preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong background in senior leadership roles with experience in contract and budget management, customer service, people development, food services, negotiations, etc.
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
Extensive travel required in this position - up to 60%!
Apply to Chartwells Schools today!
Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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.
Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Chartwells K-12 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Req ID: 1528241
Chartwells K12
KRISTEN STROHMYER
[[req_classification]]
Apply To This Job