Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Fooda
Job overview
The Regional Director of Cafe Operations at Fooda oversees growth, profitability, and retention of cafeteria operations in the Northeast region, ensuring high operational standards and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing cafe operations, coaching staff, improving sales and profitability, ensuring compliance with health regulations, conducting client business reviews, managing external partnerships, and leveraging technology to enhance service.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary range of $115,000-$135,000 with bonuses and stock options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, company laptop, and subsidized meals.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years in operations and account management in food service, 2+ years leading dining or unit managers, project management experience, P&L expertise, client relationship skills, negotiation experience, and a growth mindset.
Work environment and culture
Fooda values a hospitality mindset focused on customer experience, client engagement, and operational excellence in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
Company information
Fooda began in 2011 in Chicago, pioneering rotating popup restaurants inside offices, now operating in 45 cities with over 100 million meals served and a network of 1500+ restaurants.
Team overview
The role reports to the VP of Café Operations and involves managing a team responsible for multiple cafe locations within the Northeast region.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the Northeast region with daily onsite presence at client campuses and requires less than 20% overnight travel.
Application process
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US full-time; no recruiters please; no specific application steps detailed.
Unique job features
The job features unique opportunities to lead innovative food service programs inside offices, use technology to improve operations, and manage strategic client and partner relationships.
Company overview
Fooda is a food technology company that partners with local restaurants to provide office lunch programs and pop-up food services. They generate revenue by facilitating meal purchases through their platform, earning a commission from restaurant partners. Founded in 2011, Fooda has expanded its services to numerous cities across the United States, focusing on enhancing workplace dining experiences by offering diverse and convenient meal options. Their innovative approach connects employees with high-quality, local cuisine, fostering a unique and enjoyable office culture.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize leadership in multi-site food service operations, highlighting your experience managing teams, driving profitability, and improving customer experience in a fast-paced environment like Fooda's rotating popup restaurant model.
Highlight your expertise in operational excellence, client relationship management, P&L analysis, and project management, especially your ability to open and transition new sites and negotiate with partners and suppliers.
Apply through multiple platforms including Fooda's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances and visibility for the Regional Director of Cafe Operations role.
Connect with current Fooda employees in the Northeast regional operations or café management teams on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like referencing Fooda's innovative rotating popup concept or asking about their experience managing client relationships and operational challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'operations management,' 'client retention,' 'P&L analysis,' 'project management,' 'team leadership,' and 'hospitality mindset' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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