Dining Services Manager

Compass Group USA; Hightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Health & Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Living, a unit of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Dining Services Manager I to lead a team of food service professionals and oversee the main dining room and special functions.

You will partner with the Chef and other managers, manage interdepartmental relations, support budgeting, and drive menu development and service excellence to deliver remarkable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in food service.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related operations.
• Waitstaff and catering experience preferred.
• General hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining services operations at a small to medium location.
• Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Assist with budgeting and P&L as it relates to the account.
• Collaborate with the Chef and management to plan menus and ensure top-quality food.
• Support rollout of new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Prepare quarterly client presentation reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hospitality knowledge

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Food service operations knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in hospitality or related field

ServSafe Certification

Tools

MS Office

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

Summary: As a Dining Services Manager I, you will manage a team of food service professionals and will be responsible for the overall service in the main dining room as well as special functions. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining interdepartmental relations and integrating the dining service department with the facility plan of operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees dining services operations of a small to medium volume location.
• Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner.
• Assists with profit and loss and budgeting as it pertains to this account.
• Works with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food.
• Assists in the responsibility for all food service-related activities and be primarily involved in meal services in a seated dining room setting; including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities.
• Assists with the rollout of new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with the preparation of quarterly reports for client presentation.
• Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality.
• Communicates with the culinary department to ensure the food programs reflect the vision of the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of food service supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Waited table and catering experience is preferred.
• Possess general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.

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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Living maintains a drug-free workplace.