Regional Director- Garden Grove, CA
- Pay Range: 158,000.00- 198,000.00
*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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About Canteen:
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.
Job Summary
The Regional Director oversees end‑to‑end refreshment and pantry service operations across Southern California, including warehouse management, inventory control, last‑mile delivery, and on‑site client execution. This role drives operational excellence, enhances service quality, and leads high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
Core Responsibilities
Operations & Logistics
- Lead multi‑site warehouse, fulfillment, and delivery operations.
- Ensure inventory accuracy, route optimization, and safety compliance.
- Manage fleet operations and logistics technology for real‑time visibility.
- Improve productivity, fulfillment speed, and delivery performance.
Financial Management
- Own regional P&L, budgeting, and margin performance.
- Forecast revenue, manage costs, and reduce waste.
- Use financial analysis to improve ROI and operational efficiency.
Team Leadership
- Develop warehouse managers, supervisors, drivers, and service teams.
- Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Drive employee engagement, coaching, and retention.
Client Success
- Serve as executive contact for key regional accounts.
- Support client onboarding and partner with sales on regional growth.
- Monitor satisfaction and lead service‑quality improvements.
Strategic Initiatives
- Collaborate with leadership to scale best practices across sites.
- Lead projects involving automation, system upgrades, and fleet modernization.
- Champion change management and process optimization.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years leading multi‑site operations (warehousing, logistics, distribution).
- P&L ownership and strong financial acumen.
- Expertise in WMS, routing, inventory, and delivery systems.
- Experience managing large, distributed teams.
- Analytical, tech‑savvy, and highly collaborative.
- Regional travel required.
Preferred
- Background in route‑based services or food/refreshment distribution.
- Experience in hospitality or office coffee services.
- Familiarity with logistics and fleet‑tracking platforms.
Success Profile
- Improves operational efficiency and delivery accuracy.
- Builds engaged, safety‑focused teams.
- Enhances client relationships through reliable, hospitality‑driven service.
- Leads innovation and continuous improvement across the regional network.
Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.
Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
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