DIR, DINING SERVICES - Crowell & Moring - DC

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Washington, DC seeks 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 meets superior quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with kitchen and management to deliver top-quality dining experiences across the account.

Qualifications

• BS in 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, clients, and other departments.
• Collaborate with the chef and management team to create menus and provide top-quality food.
• Oversee all P&L and budgeting for the account.
• Roll out new culinary programs.

Education

BS in Hospitality or Culinary degree

Job description

Job Summary

As Director of Dining Services, you will oversee day-to-day operations for a dining account, manage and lead a team of associates, manage client relations, and ensure the food offered to customers meets superior quality standards.

Compensation

Salary: $88,000 to $110,000 per year. Other forms of compensation may be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests, clients, and other departments.
• Collaborate with the chef and management team to create menus and provide top-quality food.
• Oversee all P&L and budgeting for the account.
• Roll out new culinary programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Inclusive Employment Statement

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. This job post is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify essential functions based on business necessity. We will consider applicants with a criminal history, including driving history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and local Fair Chance initiatives.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Contact

Compass Corporate – Shane Tirpak