DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR

Compass Group USA; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Living, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead a food service operation with a focus on client satisfaction, cost efficiency, and quality. You will oversee dining functions across multiple areas, ensuring safety, sanitation, and high service standards in a dynamic hospitality setting.

The role requires strong leadership, budget ownership, and excellent communication skills, with extensive experience in foodservice management and compliance with HACCP/OSHA

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Services/Management or related field; or A.A. with four years related experience.
• 3+ years of direct foodservice operational management experience.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, cost controls, and presentation.
• Knowledge of specialty diets; e.g., purees/moist diets.
• P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience desirable.
• Strong supervisory and communication skills; proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly staff in the Food Service Department.
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account.
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; directs work and evaluates performance.
• Prepares and manages annual budget.
• Utilizes company systems for reports (inventory, cash, payroll, etc.).
• Oversees food/beverage prep per standards, HACCP and OSHA guidelines.
• This is a 3.5 day work week with 12 hour shifts.

Skills

People management

Budgeting/cost control

Leadership

Communication skills

Foodservice knowledge

P&L accountability

Education

B.S. in Food Services/Management

A.A. + 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Payroll/time-keeping systems

Job description

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Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone’s day. The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals.

Everything we do means more when it’s served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset – our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time.

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business.This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice-related activities; including care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.

Key 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
• This is a 3.5 day work week, 12 hour shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Food Services/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
• Three + 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
• Strong knowledge of specialty diets, purees/mechanicals/moist
• 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

Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Living are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Morrison Living maintains a drug-free workplace.