Dining Services Director: Lead Culinary & Ops Strategy

Compass Group USA; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day operations for a dining account. Lead a team of associates, manage client relations, and ensure the food offered to customers is of superior quality.

You will also work with the Chef and management to create menus and implement new culinary programs. The role requires budget oversight, strong relationship management, and the ability to drive top-tier service across multiple sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests and client as well as other departments.
• Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food.
• Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account.
• Roll out new culinary programs.

Skills

Foodservice operations

Budget management

Catering experience

Education

BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day operations for a dining account. Lead a team of associates, manage client relations, and ensure the food offered to customers is of superior quality.

You will also work with the Chef and management to create menus and implement new culinary programs. The role requires budget oversight, strong relationship management, and the ability to drive top-tier service across multiple sites.