Vice President of Operations

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Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Vice President of Operations.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide operational leadership for food service venues at Orlando Health System located in Orlando, FL
• Manage a team of direct reports, providing the leadership, direction and communication necessary to achieve operational excellence
• Effectively maintain positive client interaction, continually striving to enhance the professional client relationship
• Ensure the AVI team provides exceptional, world-class service to all who visit the dining locations, including clients, hospital staff, patients, visitors, vendors, and fellow team members
• Optimize operational execution with a "hands-on" presence in AVI's locations
• Meet or exceed operational targets, brand targets, and service targets daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Provide thought leadership and innovation in the refinement of systems and standards
• Assist Managers in the timely resolution of all issues
• Hire, develop and evaluate a motivated and capable team
• Ensure consistency in AVI's products and in the experience of AVI's guests

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of successful multi-outlet management experience within the contract food service industry, inclusive of large-volume acute-care hospital environment experience
• A strong systems orientation and the ability to implement clear standards in a changing environment, while emphasizing the highest level of quality/service
• A high level of understanding of front-of-house operations and customer engagement
• Demonstrated service orientation and solid general business knowledge
• A track record of achieving excellent results within a highly competitive business
• The desire to maintain an active presence in the outlets, taking a "hands-on" approach to leading the operations
• Proven experience in building, developing, and motivating a team, serving as a role model and promoting a teamwork culture within the organization. A "winning attitude" that inspires and motivates team members to strive for operational excellence
• A shared vision of the company's culture, and the determination to promote and maintain the same level of energy and commitment throughout the food operations
• An entrepreneurial spirit, thriving on creative approaches in an exciting, ever-changing environment
• Personal characteristics that include: organization, self-motivation, dedication, loyalty, strong business ethics, superior communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for achieving goals
• A Bachelors degree in business, management, or related field is preferred, but not required

Benefits:

AVI offers:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

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