Dining Services Director — Strategy & Operations

Compass Group USA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a Director of Dining Services in Milwaukee to lead the on-site dining program, ensure client satisfaction, and manage costs. This role directs salaried managers and hourly staff, oversees budgeting and reporting, and guarantees food safety standards across production, sanitation and service.

The ideal candidate has extensive foodservice management experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, management and team members.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred.
• Five to seven 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.
• 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

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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Foodservice Management

P&L Accountability

Communication Skills

Coaching

Inventory & Purchasing

MS Office / Computer Proficiency

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management

A.A. Degree plus four years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest is seeking a Director of Dining Services in Milwaukee to lead the on-site dining program, ensure client satisfaction, and manage costs. This role directs salaried managers and hourly staff, oversees budgeting and reporting, and guarantees food safety standards across production, sanitation and service.

The ideal candidate has extensive foodservice management experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, management and team members.