Director of Dining Services

Meriwether Godsey; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Meals Provided

Uniforms

Health, Vision, Dental Benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead dining, retail, and catering operations at a college preparatory school in Northern Virginia. The role involves managing financial planning, fostering team development, and ensuring high standards in meal production and catering.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree or extensive experience in food service management, strong leadership, and communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, meals provided, and benefits including health, vision, and dental.

Join a community-focused environment dedicated to high-quality hospitality!

Qualifications

• 5+ Years experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining experience.
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills.
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all account activities to ensure smooth operations and reflect the MG brand.
• Deliver high-end catering; oversee all aspects of catered events.
• Lead all personnel decisions, including recruitment and performance monitoring.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Food safety knowledge (HACCP)

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience

Tools

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Director of Dining Services responsible for leading all dining, retail, and catering operations at a beautiful college preparatory school in the Northern Virginia area.

What The Director Of Dining Services Will Do

• Manage all account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently and reflect the MG brand
• Lead all phases of financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to set, monitor, and achieve operating and financial goals
• Lead by example; engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Lead team in preparing meal production while embracing fresh, local, scratch; oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices
• Deliver high-end catering; oversee booking, planning, execution, and communication related to all campus catered events, as well as any off-campus events.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all staff and guests; maintain effective client and customer‑centric relationships.
• Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
• Lead all personnel decisions, to include recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and firing, growth, and development of team members, and performance monitoring.

What The Director Of Dining Services Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience
• 5+ Years experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining experience
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Account and Project Management Skills
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation and overall workplace safety standards.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferred
• Application and promotion of current food trends
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices

What The Director Of Dining Services Will Get

• Competitive Pay
• Meals Provided
• Uniforms
• Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental) & More

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast‑paced, team‑oriented, and high‑energy. You’ll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others.

Enjoy a small, community‑focused environment where you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills, and your career opportunities with a value‑based company. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northern Virginia market!

MeriwetherGodsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace