Director of Dining Services

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Meals provided

Leadership development

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead the food production program and manage events at a private school in the DC/MD area.

The role requires strong culinary and management skills, client communications expertise, and a passion for diversity and excellence. The successful candidate will oversee dining operations, budgeting, menu development, and high-end catering, while fostering an inclusive environment and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or ten years of related experience.
• REQUIRED: 5+ Years' experience in Contract Food Service Operations, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining experience.
• College Campus Dining Management is a plus.
• 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.
• Application and promotion of current food trends.
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
• May be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Exemptions available upon request

Responsibilities

• Support account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and reflect the MG brand.
• Support account-based 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 teams in preparing meals while embracing fresh, local, scratch; support and/or manage menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices
• Support high-end catering, including booking, planning, execution, and communication.
• 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.
• Support personnel-related functions, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, growth and development of team members, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Food safety HACCP

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or ten years of related experience

Job description

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Director of Dining Services

District Operations Salary Manager salary - 26 Pay Full-Time Alexandria, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3588

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Director of Dining Services responsible for leading and managing the food production program as well as special events at an amazing private school in the DC/MD area. Our ideal candidate has strong culinary and management skills, excels at being a client communications expert, has a vision for excellence, a creative mind, as well as a passion and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity.

What the Director of Dining Services will do:

Support account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently and reflect the MG brand.

Support account-based 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 teams in preparing meals while embracing fresh, local, scratch; support and/or manage menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices

Support high-end catering, including booking, planning, execution, and communication.

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.

Support personnel-related functions, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, growth and development of team members, and performance monitoring.

What the Director of Dining Services willneed:

Bachelor's Degree or ten years of related experience

REQUIRED: 5+ Years' experience in Contract Food Service Operations, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining experience

College Campus Dining Management is a plus

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.

Application and promotion of current food trends

Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices

May be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Exemptions available upon request

What the Director of Dining Services will get:

Competitive Pay, Meals, Leadership Support & Development, and Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and 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 by people who are passionate about what they do. I nterested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

Enjoy a people- and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Greater DC market!

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment in any basis, including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic makeup, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status or veteran status, and all other statuses protected by federal, state, and local law.