Director of Dining Services

Compass Group, North America; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Résumé du poste

Eurest, part of Compass Group, seeks a Director of Dining Services in Austin, TX. The role leads dining operations, manages salaried managers and hourly staff, and drives client satisfaction through cost-effective, compliant foodservice delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting, and HACCP knowledge, with a focus on quality, sanitation, and service excellence in corporate dining environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Food Services/Management or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of direct foodservice operational management experience.
• Strong knowledge of food, catering trends, sanitation, and cost controls.
• P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience desirable.

Responsabilités

• Manages salaried managers and hourly staff in the Food Service Department.
• Oversees overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop staff; manage performance and resolve issues.
• Prepare and manage annual budget.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, sanitation, and safety standards.

Connaissances

Leadership skills

Supervisory skills

Budgeting

Communication

Coaching

Quality and sanitation

Problem solving

Contract management

Formation

B.S. in Food Services/Management

A.A. in related field + 4 years experience

Outils

MS Office

Inventory systems

ServSafe Certification

Description du poste

Position Title: DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES-AUSTIN, TX

Salary: $80,000-$85,000/annually

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice-related activities; including care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department


• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account


• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems


• Prepares and manages annual budget


• Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.


• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control


• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred


• Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control


• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation


• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable


• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels


• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills


• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet


• ServSafe® Certified

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic 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

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

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, and 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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.