Regional Director of Operations
Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to oversee multi-site operations across a portfolio of senior living communities in the Houston and San Antonio region. This senior leadership role provides operational oversight for 810 communities supporting both culinary and environmental services (EVS) operations within Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and senior living environments. The Regional Director of Operations is responsible for delivering strong operational performance, consistent hospitality standards, and positive client relationships across the region. The role partners closely with community leadership and client stakeholders to ensure each location delivers exceptional service to residents while maintaining operational discipline and financial performance. This position reports directly to the Market Vice President of Operations and provides leadership to approximately 1520 managers and operational leaders across the district.
Success in this role requires a proven leader with multi-site hospitality or food service leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead high-performing teams across multiple locations. The role requires 6070% travel to communities throughout the region.
Job Responsibilities
Lead operational performance across a portfolio of senior living communities while supporting culinary and environmental services operations. Partner with client leadership, develop site leadership teams, and drive financial performance, service excellence, and operational consistency across the region.
- Provide leadership and operational oversight for 810 senior living communities across the market.
- Lead and support a team of 1520 managers and operational leaders.
- Coach and develop site leadership teams to drive service excellence.
- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure alignment with operational expectations.
- Oversee district financial performance including P&L accountability.
- Drive productivity improvements and operational consistency across all sites.
- Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
510+ years of leadership experience in multi-site operations, hospitality operations, food service operations, healthcare services, or senior living operations
Experience managing multi-property or district operations
Strong financial management skills including P&L responsibility
Experience leading large teams and developing managers
Experience overseeing culinary, hospitality, or environmental services operations
Strong client relationship management and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or related field preferred
Work Environment Regional leadership role supporting communities primarily throughout the Houston and San Antonio regions 6070% travel required to support multiple community locations. Reports directly to the Market Vice President of Operations.