Campus Dining & Retail Food Services Director

Rhode Island College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental,

Wellness Incentives and Rewards

Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holi-

Job summary

Rhode Island College in Providence seeks a strategic Director of Dining and Retail Food Services to lead campus dining, cafés, catering, and retail operations. You will drive financial planning, staffing, safety, and menu development to meet diverse dietary needs while delivering excellent service.

With a ten-year track record in large-scale food service and a strong background in labor relations, you will align programs with the college mission and goals, ensuring student success and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related area.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in the management of a large, complex, high-volume food service operation.
• Demonstrated experience in labor relations and oversight of more than 50 unionized personnel.
• Demonstrated experience in renovations and maintenance related to food service facilities.
• Demonstrated financial experience successfully administering a budget exceeding 8 million dollars in revenue.
• Possess and maintain a current RI Department of Health Food Safety Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive food service program aligned with the College’s strategic plan.
• Oversee Dining Service operations including Donovon Dining Center, The Beestro Cafe, Catering, and Retail/Concessions.
• Administer meal plans, cash sales, catering, and nutrition services.
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines focusing on customer service and student success.
• Create marketing concepts, menus, and pricing guidelines to meet community needs.
• Prepare, administer, and monitor annual operating budgets and cost accounting reports.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing standards, inventory, and equipment planning.
• Lead workforce development and training to build a professional, customer-centric staff.

Skills

Food service management

Labor relations

Budget oversight

Staff development

Food safety

Nutritional services

Facilities planning

Health inspections

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

CBORD Menu Management System

VISIX

PEOPLESOFT

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rhode Island College in Providence seeks a strategic Director of Dining and Retail Food Services to lead campus dining, cafés, catering, and retail operations. You will drive financial planning, staffing, safety, and menu development to meet diverse dietary needs while delivering excellent service.

With a ten-year track record in large-scale food service and a strong background in labor relations, you will align programs with the college mission and goals, ensuring student success and value.