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Southeast Region Director – Deli & Bakery Operations
Travel: Approximately 60% overnight travel
Reports To: Vice President of Operations
Join a Mission That Matters
Military Deli & Bakery Services (MDBS) proudly serves those who serve by operating deli and bakery departments in military commissaries across the United States. We're looking for a Region Director who is a humble, hands-on leader who leads by example, develops people, builds strong relationships, and drives operational excellence.
You will oversee approximately 20–25 locations, lead a team of 3–5 District Managers, and support nearly 200 employees across your region.
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop District Managers and store leadership.
- Foster a positive, accountable culture built on respect, teamwork, and leading by example.
- Drive sales, profitability, customer service, and operational excellence.
- Ensure outstanding execution in food safety, sanitation, merchandising, and quality standards.
- Build strong partnerships with Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) leadership.
- Use operational and financial reporting to identify opportunities and improve performance.
- Support staffing, succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement.
- Partner closely with Human Resources to coach leaders and address performance issues.
- Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the region.
What We're Looking For
- Multi-unit leadership experience in grocery, retail, food service, or a similar multi-location environment.
- Proven ability to coach, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
- A servant leader who is approachable, humble, and willing to roll up their sleeves to support the team.
- Strong business acumen with experience improving sales, labor, and operational performance.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Food Safety Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent leadership experience.
Work Environment
- Home-office based.
- Approximately 60% overnight travel by car and air.
- Ability to obtain access to U.S. military installations.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in deli/bakery environments as needed.
If you're a leader who believes that the best way to earn respect is by working alongside your team, developing people, and delivering exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.
Military Deli & Bakery Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Federal Contractor (EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA).
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000