Dining Services Director: Lead Culinary Programs & Client Ops

Compass Group, North America; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead day-to-day operations for a dining account. You will manage a team of associates, maintain client relationships, and ensure high-quality food offerings across the site.

The role requires overseeing P&L, budgeting, and executing new culinary programs while collaborating with chefs and operations leadership to drive service excellence.

Qualifications

• BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of foodservice operation experience required.
• High-volume production and catering experience essential.
• Experience managing a budget is required.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow with Compass Group.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests, clients and other departments.
• Collaborate with the Chef and management in menu creation and quality food.
• Oversee all P&L and budgeting for the account.
• Roll out new culinary programs across the account.

Skills

Foodservice ops

Budget mgmt

Catering exp

Leadership

Education

BS in Hospitality or Culinary

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead day-to-day operations for a dining account. You will manage a team of associates, maintain client relationships, and ensure high-quality food offerings across the site.

The role requires overseeing P&L, budgeting, and executing new culinary programs while collaborating with chefs and operations leadership to drive service excellence.