Vice President of Strategic Growth (Hospitality)
Restaura | Senior Living Hospitality & Contract Food Service
We’re seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Vice President of Strategic Growth to drive revenue, expand market presence, and accelerate our impact across Senior Living Contract Food Service and Hospitality. This role identifies and cultivates new business opportunities, builds high‑trust client partnerships, and brings Restaura’s game‑changing hospitality and technology solutions to communities nationwide.
This role will be based in the Southwest region, TX or OK and reports directly to the Chief Growth Officer.
Who You Are
You:
Want to represent something truly different and industry‑defining
Bring discipline and excellence to the sales enterprise
Operate with a founder’s mindset—innovative, self‑directed, and resourceful
Solve complex client challenges with creativity and empathy
Build lasting, authentic client relationships
Communicate with clarity, conviction, and warmth
Inspire others through your professionalism and leadership
Thrive in collaboration and enjoy the work you do
Who We Are
Restaura is reinventing Senior Living dining through:
Elevated, unapologetically delicious culinary experiences
Hospitality inspired by concierge‑level service
Intuitive, AI‑powered technology
A revolutionary ownership model — over 30% of the company is shared with all associates, from culinary teams to corporate leaders.
We blend culinary excellence, personalization, and data science to redefine how dining is delivered and experienced. At Restaura, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining a movement that’s reshaping Senior Living for today and the future.
Why Join Us?
We offer what few organizations can:
True ownership in a high‑growth, high‑impact company where every team member has a stake in our success.
Your work matters — and so does your equity in the results.
What You’ll Do
Lead Generation & Growth
Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue and market expansion
Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across Senior Living
Lead annual sales and operational planning including forecasting and budgeting
Solutioning
Build and expand strategic client relationships aligned with Restaura’s offerings
Evaluate and prioritize new business opportunities
Partner with Marketing on integrated strategies that build awareness and engagement
Sales Process Excellence
Establish territory plans focused on “right client, right terms”
Utilize CRM tools to track relationships, activity, and strategy
Lead the creation of proposals, presentations, and contract documents
Research prospective organizations and key stakeholders
Build annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts
Advance opportunities through the complete sales cycle
Research, Insight & Strategy
Monitor industry trends, competitive shifts, and market data
Engage in industry groups, conferences, and client events
Collaborate with the Growth team to exceed collective sales goals
Provide leadership with insights on customer needs and market dynamics
Deliver compelling product and service presentations
Brand Ambassador
Represent Restaura at client meetings and industry events
Serve as a culture champion — embodying ownership, hospitality, and excellence
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in hospitality and/or consultative selling; 10+ years preferred, ideally within Senior Living
Deep understanding of the Senior Living hospitality market
Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts
Ability to thrive independently in a dynamic, fast‑paced, or startup environment (preferred)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding presentation skills with the ability to influence and inspire
Strong negotiation, networking, and relationship‑building acumen
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
Abilitytotravelupto70%tomeetprospectsandclients