Regional Vice President - Seniors

Sodexo Senior’s division is seeking a bold, dynamic, and highly strategic Regional Vice President to lead our support services portfolio, including food and hospitality, at our skilled nursing and continuing care retirement communities. This Regional Vice President will provide leadership and direction to account operations, growth and retention, District Manager development and training, and financial growth and accountability.  She/He will manage 6 District Managers, around 100 accounts, with a managed volume of about $134M.

This is a virtual role with frequent travel to visit existing and potential clients. The selected candidate must reside near a major airport, preferably in MD, VA, NC or FL.

If you’re energized by leading leaders, thrive in fast‑moving environments, and bring structure and clarity to complex challenges, this could be your next big opportunity!

Client Partnership & Retention 

• Strengthen and expand executive level relationships by delivering operational excellence, workplace dining innovation, and value driven solutions aligned with evolving corporate needs. 

Team Development & Leadership Excellence 

• Build and develop high performing teams through mentorship, talent development, and a culture grounded in empowerment, ownership, and high performance. 

How You Will Lead 

• You’ll lead by inspiring action—empowering teams to innovate, take ownership, and deliver measurable results. You’ll drive accountability by setting clear expectations, celebrating performance, and coaching through challenges to build resilient, engaged regional teams. 
• You’ll partner across cross-functional support teams (culinary, HR, supply management, finance, marketing, and technology) to deploy resources strategically and use data-driven insights to optimize effectiveness, efficiency, and client impact. 

Strategic Leadership 

• Develop and execute a strategic operating plan with aligned short and long term goals that support corporate dining priorities, client objectives, and organizational mission. 
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence. 
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce cost without compromising quality or experience. 

Financial & Operational Performance 

• Review and analyze P&L statements, budget variance reports, KPIs, and operational data to ensure achievement of financial goals. 
• Provide regular performance updates to clients and senior leadership. 
• Assess financial risks and opportunities, implementing action plans to optimize results. 
• Leverage data and workplace analytics to inform decision-making and drive operational improvements. 

Client Relationship Management 

• Maintain strong, professional business relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders. 
• Ensure delivery of a strategic business plan that supports client culture, workplace engagement, sustainability goals, and organizational priorities. 
• Partner closely with Sales to identify new opportunities for service expansion and business growth. 
• Negotiate contracts, renewals, and initiatives related to operational scope. 

People Leadership 

• Build, develop, and lead high-performing operational teams across the region. 
• Create a collaborative, supportive environment that empowers managers and frontline teams. 
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to elevate capabilities, bench strength, and leadership potential. 

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Senior leadership experience in Food and Nutrition Services within skilled nursing and continuing retirement communities
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-site operations
• Proven success building and sustaining C-suite client relationships with a focus on strategic partnership and business growth. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management, drive innovation, and cultivate a culture of excellence and accountability. 
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, optimizing resources, and delivering financial performance in hospitality or service operations. 
• Expertise in leveraging data, analytics, and KPIs to inform decision-making and drive operational improvements. 
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels. 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 10 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years of multi-unit, support, or strategic leadership experience