Campus Dining Director: Lead, Innovate & Elevate Meals

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Leave

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

ID Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is looking for a dynamic and passionate Foodservice Director of Dining to lead the daily operations of a high-volume residential dining hall at Baylor University. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape campus culture, mentor a talented team, and deliver an exceptional dining experience to the Baylor student community.

You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, collaborate with culinary teams on nutritious menus, manage labor and costs, and ensure health and

Qualifications

• BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred.
• Three to five years of foodservice operation experience.
• Previous experience managing a budget.
• Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of daily food service operations with excellence.
• Lead and inspire a team of managers, supervisors, and frontline staff.
• Deliver exceptional food quality and customer service experiences.
• Partner with culinary teams to craft nutritious, on-trend menus.
• Monitor and manage labor and food costs to ensure financial success.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Bring new culinary programs to life with support from Chartwells’ marketing and innovation teams.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, fostering a culture of growth.

Skills

Foodservice operations

Team leadership

Budget management

Menu development

Education

BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is looking for a dynamic and passionate Foodservice Director of Dining to lead the daily operations of a high-volume residential dining hall at Baylor University. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape campus culture, mentor a talented team, and deliver an exceptional dining experience to the Baylor student community.

You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, collaborate with culinary teams on nutritious menus, manage labor and costs, and ensure health and