Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team.

Forefront Healthcare is growing in multiple regions therefore we are adding to our leadership team! We are searching for a Regional Director of Operations in the region encompassing multiple accounts in Pennsylvania. This RDO would reside in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh area and travel 4 out of 5 days to each account. 80% travel. Most accounts are a day drive; however, some overnight travel would be required

We are looking for a strong food/culinary background who has proven leadership with teams along with your multi-site/multi-state experience.

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! Your benefits start the first day of the month following your start date. PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

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Summary/Objective:

The Regional Director of Operations is responsible for leading the innovative development of all culinary, wellness, and retail systems, recipes, menus, and related product development and promotions within the existing brand. He/she will ensure compliance with culinary standards in all facility dining operations across business lines including senior living and hospital.

The Regional Director of Operations collaborates with the Director of Culinary and provides overall planning for, direction to, and control of menus and recipes to achieve operating and financial goals and enhance food quality and presentation.

Will actively participate in new business surveys, proforma development, and presentations. He/she will assist in the processing of research data, cost analysis, development of recipes and menus, (including sourcing materials), and development and execution of all culinary training programs and materials.

The Regional Director of Operations will function as the expert for all culinary services and make recommendations for our culinary strategy. Additionally, he/she will monitor, research, and report on all competitors' activities, and be responsible for providing leadership in the strategic planning, development, and execution of food marketing plans, culinary support, and consumer food insights to assigned brands and/or corporate clients and incorporating experience from previous assignments to lead and inspire all aspects of culinary talent.

Through regular contact, active listening, and timely addressing of any issues, concerns, or problems, he/she will establish and maintain effective communication with the operations team including Dietitians, Supply Chain Management, and our menu development Subject Matter Expert.

As a professional Regional Director of Operations, you will have a strong background in developing excellent working relationships with clients. Equally, with your team, the expectation is your guidance where you provide effective training, leadership, and management with all facility staff with the understanding of which KPIs should be achieved!

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Leads the region on strategy and assists in implementing company retail programs in existing and new retail service locations across all lines of business
• Willing to travel 80% to multiple accounts.
• Reports to VP of Operations for East
• You will be responsible for the overall operation, growth, and profitability of the region.
• Directs culinary development and training
• Participates in new business sales surveys, proforma development, and presentations
• Development and implementation of menus and merchandising standards
• Train, monitor, evaluate, and act on unit performance in all culinary areas
• Works with the Director at each location to design the process of all internal recipes and menu prototype development
• Monitors market trends and identifies appropriate target markets
• Guides product and service offering through the product life cycle
• Innovation of new product and program development
• Manage the portfolio of products within the signature recipes

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 5-8 years (Preferred)
• Management experience 5-8 years (Preferred)
• 3 -5 years in managing multiple accounts in food/dining.

COVID-19 considerations:

Covid Vaccine is required or may qualify for an exemption.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time