Director of Campus Dining

Auxiliary Services Association of Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (NYSHIP)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday and time

403(b) with 10% employer contrib.

Employee discount program

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Auxiliary Services Association of Stony Brook University seeks a Director of Campus Dining to provide strategic oversight of contracted dining services, acting as the main liaison with the vendor to ensure high-quality operations and strong financial performance for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in dining contract execution or related business development, plus experience managing third-party providers and negotiating favorable terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 5+ years of dining contract execution or business development experience.
• Experience in higher education environment.
• Proven vendor management and accountability.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Financial acumen including reviewing P&L and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships; ensure contract compliance, service quality and operational excellence.
• Lead performance reviews, audits, contract renewals, and RFP processes.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgets, P&L and revenue optimization.
• Develop and implement campus dining strategy to enhance satisfaction and engagement.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and student groups to improve dining services.
• Drive innovation in dining, including sustainability, technology, and new concepts.
• Supervise Sustainability Coordinator, align sustainability initiatives with dining-related capital projects and campus initiatives.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Financial analysis

P&L review

Contract management

Business development

Higher education experience

Strategic oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

The Director of Campus Dining provides strategic oversight of contracted dining services, serving as the primary liaison with the vendor to ensure high-quality operations, strong financial performance, and an exceptional customer experience for students, faculty, staff and guests.

Salary: From $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

FLSA Status: Exempt Schedule: Full-time

• NYSHIP Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time
• 403(b), plus 10% employer contribution after 1 year
• Employee discount program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent of education and experience.
• 5+ years of dining contract execution or business development experience
• Experience in higher education environment
• Proven record in managing third-party service providers and holding vendors accountable to performance standards
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Strong financial acumen, including reviewing P&L statements, budgets, and contract financial models

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with food service contracts
• Knowledge of RFP processes and procurement policies

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage vendor relationships; ensure contract compliance, service quality and operational excellence
• Lead performance reviews, audits, contract renewals, and RFP processes
• Oversee financial performance, including budgets, P&L and revenue optimization
• Develop and implement campus dining strategy to enhance satisfaction and engagement
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and student groups to improve dining services
• Drive innovation in dining, including sustainability, technology, and new concepts
• Supervise Sustainability Coordinator, align sustainability initiatives with dining-related capital projects and campus initiatives.

ASA is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO and Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. No relocation or VISA Sponsorship is available.

ASA may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Human Resources at [phone].

About Us

ASA's Mission is to maintain and enhance the quality, diversity, cost, and value of food in the campus dining programs, improving fiscally prudent and affordable food plans for students While ensuring the availability of desired and appropriate merchandise, products, and services for the campus community; Fostering and supporting the campus' core mission of academics, research, scholarship and intellectual creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability.