Campus Dining Director — Lead Food Service Ops

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in the United States seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead on-campus dining operations with a focus on service excellence, quality, and cost-effective management. The role oversees salaried managers, budget preparation, HACCP/safety compliance, and client satisfaction, emphasizing food quality, cost controls, and team development.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree in food services or related field, with 5–7 years of operations leadership and

Qualifications

• B.S. or A.A. degree in related field with relevant experience preferred
• Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends; cost controls; quality and sanitation
• P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience desirable
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• ServSafe certification required or preferred

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
• Utilizes company systems for required reports (inventory, cash reports, payroll/time-keeping)
• Oversees food/beverage preparation adhering to HACCP and OSHA guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting and financial accounting

Education

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

A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience

ServSafe Certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in the United States seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead on-campus dining operations with a focus on service excellence, quality, and cost-effective management. The role oversees salaried managers, budget preparation, HACCP/safety compliance, and client satisfaction, emphasizing food quality, cost controls, and team development.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree in food services or related field, with 5–7 years of operations leadership and