District Operations Director - Food Service

Creative Dining Services; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Dining Services seeks a District Operations Director to lead and innovate within the hospitality sector. This role involves overseeing multiple states and managing significant financial performance, focusing on delivering memorable dining experiences. A successful candidate will have extensive leadership experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to inspire teams.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company match

Free mental health support

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience, with 7-10+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with multi-unit dining or hospitality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6-10 General Managers and Food Service Directors.
• Manage planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Hospitality Management

Advanced degree in Management or related field

Job description

District Operations Director - Food Service

District Operations Director - Food Service

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Creative Dining Services is growing and seeking candidates for a District Operations Director, in theST. LOUIS, MOarea, to proactively bring forward innovative solutions and inspire teams to deliver positively memorable hospitality experiences! As the Operations Director, you are responsible for $15 to $20 million of managed volume and will lead a team of six to ten General Managers and Food Service Directors across multiple states to generate innovative solutions with maximum sales and controllable profits in alignment with our corporate mission, vision, values, and quality standards. This position reports directly to the AVP of Operations and will assist in all phases of planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• See the big picture, proactively bring forward innovative solutions, effectively communicate a plan, and inspire teams to deliver.
• Demonstrate leadership with a focus on mentoring, development, and succession planning.
• Build trust and credibility virtually and effectively utilize technology to manage teams and client relationships remotely.
• Utilize proven client relationship management and superior customer relations skills.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and a problem solver with critical thinking skills.
• Quickly adopt and regularly utilize a variety of technology platforms from people management to CRM and financial management.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or related field
• 10+ years of related experience, with 7-10+ years of leadership experience
• Previous multi-unit dining services or hospitality experience. Experience with colleges and universities preferred
• Strong business and financial acumen with experience in developing and managing budgets
• Experience in formal presentations and facilitating training
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Advanced degree in Management, Hospitality, or related field
• Executive level experience in a hospitality management company
• ServSafe certification and formal allergen training

We offer:

• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• Car allowance or a company vehicle
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with a company match of up to $1500 for qualifying plans
• Free mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement and discounts

Why Creative Dining Services:

“Companies always tell you a lot of things about who they are and what they are about, and most are not able to meet those expectations. My experience with Creative Dining since day one has been extremely positive and the truth in advertising is spot on. The support has been wonderful, and I am excited to learn and grow with the company.” Jamie M., Service Manager (Joined May 2021)

Creative Dining Services operates over 80 locations in 16 states, serving colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers, hotels, camps, and K-12 schools to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience – one that’s fun, innovative, and focused on community. Why? Because that’s how it should be.

Our Core Values are:

• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Family
• Creativity
• Sensitivity
• Sustainability
• Diversity

Our team members are like family – to us and to our clients. We get to know people by name and personal preferences to provide a welcoming home away from home for our guests and for each other.

Creative Dining Servicesis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating allapplicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Multi location and state hospitality management: 2 years (Required)
• Hospitality Management: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63045 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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