Campus Dining Director - Lead Creative Menus & Events

Leadline Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Culinary Services is seeking an experienced Food Service Director to run the dining operation at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. This role offers a college-campus setting with a calendar-based schedule, paid time off during holidays, and a distinct balance between hospitality leadership and student service.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality leadership, strong budgeting and P&L experience, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in food service, hospitality, or culinary operations.
• Experience with purchasing, food production, budgeting, and P&L management.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, developing, and motivating the food service team
• Overseeing menu planning, food production, purchasing, and inventory
• Managing budgets, food costs, labor, and P&L performance
• Planning and executing special events and campus dining experiences
• Building strong relationships with our client and the campus community
• Maintaining high standards for food quality, sanitation, safety, and service
• Bringing new ideas to the table and creating a dining program students enjoy

Skills

Leadership

Purchasing

Food production

Budgeting

P&L management

Communication

Team-building

Initiative

Menu development

Hospitality

Job description

Zest Culinary Services is seeking an experienced Food Service Director to run the dining operation at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. This role offers a college-campus setting with a calendar-based schedule, paid time off during holidays, and a distinct balance between hospitality leadership and student service.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality leadership, strong budgeting and P&L experience, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences to students and staff.