The Region Director CHEF'STORE position has been segmented as a Remote Region-based role, which means that one must travel to multiple sites as needed and live within the assigned Region, this assigned region is within our West Region which includes areas such as: California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, and Utah. Must be on a Pacific time zone.
Responsibilities:
Partner with the Cash and Carry leadership team on the development of the growth strategies and operational efficiencies.
As the face of operations, will coach, counsel and correct management personnel to drive goal alignment and performance against plan.
Will evaluate, hire, and train management personnel.
Operate against standards and within budget.
Ensure labor models provide average and deliver budgeted goals.
Lead and advocate safety programs in stores that drive improved safety performance, environmental compliance, employee safety, and facility security.
Administer company policies to individual stores. Enforce company policies and make sure they are adhered to.
Determine the cause for store specific problems and help find solutions.
Establish a schedule for visiting stores to inspect them and make sure they have the appropriate displays showing, are carrying the correct products, and are following any and all protocol that comes directly from the Corporate Office.
SUPERVISION:
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with all employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
External: The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service providers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily work indoors in a climate-controlled office environment. Operate Office equipment, including personal computer and phone.
While performing the duties of this job, regular overnight travel is required.
Working in refrigerated and freezer area in which temperatures may range from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Required to physically interact with customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience managing a multi-unit retailer or equivalent industry experience; previous experience managing remote teams is preferred.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Knowledge of financial operations and processes; analytical skills to diagnose root cause of deficiencies.
Ability to analyze information, identify root causes and develop/implement approved solutions.
Effective oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of internal and external team members and customers.
Experience selecting, assessing, coaching, and developing managers, preferably in retail environment.
Ability to form strong partnerships across reporting relationships.
Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, driving and flying.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Must have excellent communication skills including active listening and interpersonal negotiation skills.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to make decisive judgments based upon facts.
Education
The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In California, the expected compensation for this role is between $131,500 and $150,000. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $131,500 and $150,000. This role is also eligible for annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
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