DIR, DINING SERVICES I

Compass Group USA; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Flik Hospitality seeks a Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day operations for a dining account in Las Vegas. You will lead a team of associates, manage client relations, and ensure dining programs meet premium standards of quality and service.

The role emphasizes financial acumen, staff development, and compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines, while delivering memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule and open availability across early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and closing shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• 2–4 years of food service, hospitality, or restaurant management experience with a proven track record of operational leadership.
• 2–4 years of experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience in upscale hospitality environments including restaurants, hotels, airport lounges, private clubs, or other premium guest-service operations.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations, including quality standards and guest experience.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing labor, expenses, budgets, inventories, and performance metrics.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related technology to support daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery and adherence to budgets.
• Support premium food, beverage, and hospitality experiences with high quality standards.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members to foster engagement and accountability.
• Provide hands-on leadership across food and beverage operations, guest services, staffing, and inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and elevated guest experiences.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Build relationships with guests, team members, clients, and partners as a hospitality role model.
• Support compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with special projects and lounge initiatives as assigned by the General Manager.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Leadership

Operational leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Financial acumen

Education

Associate's degree in Hospitality, Business, Culinary Arts

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

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What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, [e-mail].

Job Summary

Working as a Director of Dining Services, you are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for a dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading daily operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, operational excellence, and adherence to approved budgets while maximizing value for both the client and guests.
• Support the execution of premium food, beverage, and hospitality experiences, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction are consistently achieved.
• Partner with leadership to recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and service excellence.
• Provide hands‑on leadership across all areas, including food and beverage operations, guest services, staffing, inventory management, and operational compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and an elevated guest experience.
• Monitor operational performance, labor productivity, and service standards, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with guests, team members, clients, and business partners while serving as a role model for hospitality standards.
• Support compliance with all company, health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with special projects, lounge initiatives, and additional responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications:

• Flexible schedule and open availability are required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and closing shifts in a fast‑paced environment.
• 2 to 4 years of food service, hospitality, or restaurant management experience with a proven track record of operational leadership.
• 2 to 4 years of experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Experience in upscale hospitality environments, including restaurants, hotels, airport lounges, private clubs, bars, corporate dining, or other premium guest‑service operations.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations, including quality standards, food safety, presentation, and guest experience.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing labor, expenses, budgets, inventories, and operational performance metrics.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as experience utilizing technology to support daily operations.
• Associate's degree in Hospitality, Business, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, customer‑focused environment.
• Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable experiences for all guests.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.