Campus Dining Director: Lead Food Service Excellence

Compass Group USA; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Residential Dining Services Director for Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter Campus. You will lead salaried managers and staff, ensuring excellent client and customer service while meeting cost objectives and safety standards.

The role emphasizes HACCP/OSHA compliance, foodservice operations leadership, and strong financial management. A degree in food services or related field plus several years of management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
• Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe® Certified

Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems Prepares and manages annual budget
• Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Communication skills

P&L accountability

Budgeting/financial analysis

ServSafe Certified

Microsoft Office

Staff coaching

Operational management

Education

B.S. in Food Services Technology/Management or related field

A.A. Degree + four years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-mail & Internet

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Residential Dining Services Director for Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter Campus. You will lead salaried managers and staff, ensuring excellent client and customer service while meeting cost objectives and safety standards.

The role emphasizes HACCP/OSHA compliance, foodservice operations leadership, and strong financial management. A degree in food services or related field plus several years of management experience are preferred.