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Date Posted:  Aug 1, 2025

Title:  Executive Vice President, Restaurant Associates


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Position Title: Executive Vice President, Restaurant Associates 

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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

As the Executive Vice President of Restaurant Associates, you will be the driving force behind our growth, innovation, and market leadership. With a bold vision and an entrepreneurial spirit, you will chart the course for RA’s future: elevating our brand, amplifying our impact, and ensuring we continue to redefine excellence in hospitality. The EVP, RA reports to the COO, Foodservice & Hospitality.

 

Now, if you were to come on board as the Executive Vice President of Restaurant Associates, we’d ask you to do the following for us: 

 

•    Creating the Future by shaping and executing a transformative growth strategy in partnership with the Growth and Retention Teams
•    Win the Market by playing an active role in the sales process, from strategic business planning and proforma analysis to high-stakes sales presentations. 
•    Lead on cutting-edge initiatives and breakthrough technologies that captivate customers and set new industry standards. 
•    Supercharge a strategic roadmap that aligns with our company’s overarching mission. 
•    Translate complex strategies into compelling narratives that resonate with our clients, customers and the RA team.
•    Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent, cultivating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to succeed.
•    Own the business plan and operating budget, ensuring financial targets are not just met but exceeded. Deliver measurable value to stakeholders.
•    Establish dynamic KPIs and metrics to track our journey, celebrating wins and recalibrating for continuous improvement.
•    Proactively manage and identify potential business risks, particularly in health, safety, and operational continuity, and implement strategies to safeguard RA’s future.
•    Champion the Customer, build and nurture strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. 
 

Think you have what it takes to be our Executive Vice President of Restaurant Associates? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

•    Undergraduate degree in Business or Hospitality Management, with desired MBA
•    Minimum 15+ years in a senior leadership role
•    Preferred industry background in Hospitality
•    A proven visionary and strategist 
•    A master communicator and storyteller
•    A driven Relationship Architect who connects people with exceptional outcomes
•    A proactive and results oriented thinker
•    Willingness to travel (up to 10-30%)
 

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

 

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

 

Req ID:  1449034

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