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Regional Director of Operations - Senior Living

Washington Dc, MD

  • General Management

  • Salaried

Job Description

As a Regional Director of Operations for Aramark SeniorLIFE+ you will plan, manage, and guide contracted services, meeting operating and financial goals, client objectives, and customer needs for multiple client locations with a total managed operational volume of $10+ million annually. Depending on the client(s), services can include food service, facility support, custodial services, retail, lodging, transportation, and more. Our Regional Director of Operations are capable operations managers who lead a team to provide excellent service to our clients. With knowledge of the client’s business, positive relationship building skills, financial savvy, and a focus on safety, our team makes a difference every day.  This is a remote position that requires travel up to 65% of the time.

 

COMPENSATION:  The salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $140,000.00.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible salaried Aramark employees. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Salaried eligible benefits may vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities

The successful Regional Director of Operations: 
•    Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations. 
•    Manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction, while working in tandem with client community leaders to achieve operational targets.
•    Builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of carrying out organizational objectives. 
•    Recommends methods, resources, and implementation for service improvement and growth based on understanding of operational needs, capabilities, & contractual obligations. 
•    In partnership with Finance, manages a budget and assists in the design of improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity. 
•    Manages compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes and maintains all associated records and reports. 
•    Ensures compliance with Aramark's standards of operation including safety standards and Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times. 
 

Qualifications

In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess: 
•    Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management. 
•    5-10 years in a Senior Living or Hospitality/Resident Care Service Environment of comparable operational volume.
•    The ability to focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential to success in this role. 
•    Savvy interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff. 
•    Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues. 
•    Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment. 
•    Proven ability leading through other managers.
•    Excellent oral, leadership and communication skills. 
•    Project management experience preferred. 
•    People development experience.  
•    Experience in creating and managing a department budget, financial controls and analysis. 
•    Experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives. 
•    Must be able to efficiently utilize MS Office Suite products to accomplish work tasks (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)
•    Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  

 

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At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

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