Director of Dining Services

Compass Group USA; Lusta (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Eurest, a leader in business and industry dining, seeks a results‑driven Director of Dining Services to lead front‑of‑house operations for our client’s food program. You will partner with key stakeholders to deliver a world‑class cafe experience, oversee financial stewardship, labor management, and cultivate a high‑performing team.

You will champion food safety and sustainable practices, align operations with client goals, and drive excellence across all cafe touchpoints in a dynamic work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of management experience in a high-volume cafe/restaurant/hospitality environment.
• Associates degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety standards: enhance culture of food and workplace safety including allergen management and regulatory compliance.
• End-to-End Experience: own the overall cafe experience from atmosphere to service.
• Hospitality Excellence: maintain warm, inclusive hospitality for guests.
• Cultivate Talent: develop and engage a high-performing team.
• Fiscal Performance: manage budgets, inventory, and labor.
• Culinary Synergy: align back-of-house innovation with front-of-house service.
• Champion Inclusion: build a diverse team reflecting our community.
• Stakeholder Management: nurture client and regional leadership relationships.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Communication

Google Suite

ServSafe

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Job description

Position Title:Director of Dining Services

Work Schedule: Typically Monday-Friday starting at 5:30am Central; will require flexibility based on business needs and may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000+ / year

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

We are seeking a results-driven Director of Dining Services to join our Eurest team. The Director of Dining Services is a pivotal leader responsible for the holistic café experience, bridging the gap between innovative hospitality and operational excellence. This individual is the leader for front of house operations for our client's food program.

You will leverage your hospitality and operational expertise to partner with key stakeholders across the account. Your mission is to deliver a world-class food service experience that delights our guests and aligns with our client’s strategic goals. You will oversee all facets of the café, from financial stewardship and labor management, to fostering a high-performance team culture.

Eurest is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which you will champion every day! As the Director of Dining Services, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well-being of you, our guests, and our valued team members.

The client food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Standards: Strategically enhance and enforce a culture of food and workplace safety, including rigorous allergen management and compliance with all health regulations.
• End-to-End Experience: Design, manage, and take full ownership of the overall café experience, ensuring every touchpoint- from atmosphere to service- reflects excellence.
• Hospitality Excellence: Establish and maintain a high standard of hospitality that is warm, inclusive, and proactively engages our guests.
• Cultivate Talent: Lead the professional development of your team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and high associate engagement.
• Fiscal Performance: Take full accountability for financial and budgetary responsibilities, including meticulous inventory control and labor management.
• Culinary Synergy: Collaborate closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure a seamless integration between back-of-house innovation and front-of-house service.
• Champion Inclusion: Actively integrate diverse perspectives and experiences into the café’s culture, building a team that reflects our global community.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain robust relationships with client partners and regional leadership to ensure the café consistently exceeds program expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management Experience: A minimum of 2-4 years of management experience in a high-volume café, restaurant, hotel, or stadium environment.
• Education: Associates degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Inspirational Leadership: Value-driven leadership characterized by a deep sense of purpose, responsibility, and the ability to inspire a large, diverse team.
• Operational Alignment: A deep-seated passion for the intersection of exceptional food and world-class service.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders and provide clear executive direction.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in computer and technical skills, including a working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Sheets, Docs, and Slides).
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification is preferred.
• Union Environment: Experience managing and navigating in a Union Environment is a plus.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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 InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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, or 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.