ASST DIR, DINING SERVICES I - ALLISON DINING COMMONS - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - EVANSTON, IL

Compass Group USA; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA, via Chartwells Higher Education, seeks an Assistant Director of Dining Services for Allison Dining Commons at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. The role leads front-of-house dining operations with a focus on client and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in food service management, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with budgeting and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on operations support.
• Work with Chef and management to create nutritious and top quality food.
• Implement new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the client and students.
• Manage, train, and develop associates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting/Finance

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

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ASST DIR, DINING SERVICES I - ALLISON DINING COMMONS - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - EVANSTON, IL

Other Forms of Compensation: Full Benefits, PTO, and 401K

At over 300 college & universities around the country,Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

We are excited to add an Assistant Director of Dining Services for our front of the house operations at Allison Dining Commons at Northwestern University in Evanston.

Are you passionate about food service? Do you enjoy a hands‑on role where you are building relationships and exceeding client and guest expectations? If so, you may be a fit for our Assistant Director of Dinng Services position. Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking an individual that has a positive attitude, high energy and excellent communication skills that is committed to contributing to the overall success of our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on operations support.
• Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client and students.
• Manages, trains, and develops associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave