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Vice President, Campus Dining – Northern VA

Join a leading hospitality and food service organization at the forefront of higher education dining. As Vice President of Campus Dining, you will shape the student dining experience across a growing portfolio, championing innovation, community, and diversity within a values-driven environment committed to excellence.

Vice President, Campus Dining Benefits & Compensation:

Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Short and long term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral program
Pet insurance
Discounts on hotels, travel, tickets, and restaurants
Discounted meal plan for employees and their families attending HBCU campus locations
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Vice President, Campus Dining Requirements & Qualifications:

3–5 years progressive leadership experience in college campus dining or multi-unit higher education hospitality
Track record guiding culinary innovation and operational excellence in campus dining (K-12, hotel, airport, stadium, or senior living experience will not be considered)
Demonstrated strength in partnership with C-suite and senior executives
Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire large, diverse multi-unit teams
Strong commitment to culture, diversity, and inclusive leadership

Vice President, Campus Dining Preferred Background & Skills:

Experience building and scaling a premium college dining brand
Prior success in high-growth or change-oriented food service settings
Diverse leadership perspective valued and encouraged

Vice President, Campus Dining Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Provide visionary leadership across campus dining operations, aligning strategy with organizational values and high service standards
Guide culinary vision, menu innovation, and food quality for a modern, premium student dining experience
Ensure operational excellence, financial performance, and regulatory compliance across all campus locations
Coach and develop multi-unit leaders and campus management teams to deliver consistent, elevated hospitality
Collaborate with HR, culinary, marketing, supply chain, and facilities departments to strengthen brand and operational success
Serve as a strategic partner with the COO, communicating performance, initiatives, and results

Elevate your impact in campus dining and help drive the future of higher education hospitality in an organization where values, excellence, and community are at the center of everything you do.

JOB ID: 171944

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Charilynn McKennedy

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.