College Dining Director: Culinary Leader & P&L Expert

Upper Crust Food Service; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a dynamic leader to manage dining operations for a local college. You will own the P&L, drive budgets, and lead on-site culinary and service teams to deliver high-quality, from-scratch meals and an exceptional student and partner experience.

You will build relationships with campus stakeholders, oversee menu execution, ensure food safety, and implement new programs to improve performance in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of foodservice or hospitality leadership experience.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Trained Chef with experience in high-volume catering and leading staff of 20+.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L performance, including budgeting, cost control, and financial results.
• Lead, coach, and develop on-site culinary and service teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with campus partners and stakeholders.
• Oversee menu execution to ensure quality, variety, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and operational compliance.
• Partner with leadership to implement new programs and drive performance.

Skills

P&L management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Client relationships

Operations management

Quality control

Communication

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a dynamic leader to manage dining operations for a local college. You will own the P&L, drive budgets, and lead on-site culinary and service teams to deliver high-quality, from-scratch meals and an exceptional student and partner experience.

You will build relationships with campus stakeholders, oversee menu execution, ensure food safety, and implement new programs to improve performance in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment.