Director of Dining Services

Upper Crust Food Service; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a local dining operations leader for a College site, owning client satisfaction, financial performance, and team leadership. You will ensure high-quality, from-scratch food and an excellent student and partner experience in line with our standards.

The role requires 3–5+ years of foodservice leadership, strong financial and operational skills, ServSafe certification, and the ability to lead on-site teams of 20+.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of foodservice or hospitality leadership experience.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Must be a trained Chef with experience in high volume catering and leading staff of 20+.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L performance, including budgeting, cost control, and financial results.
• Lead, coach, and develop on-site culinary and service teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with campus partners and stakeholders.
• Oversee menu execution to ensure quality, variety, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and operational compliance.
• Partner with leadership to implement new programs and drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Operational management

Communication

Problem-solving

ServSafe certification

Education

Trained Chef

Job description

At Upper Crust Food Service we believe great food does more than fill plates, it creates connection, strengthens communities, and transforms everyday experiences. Across college campuses, K-12 schools, camps, and Greek housing, our teams bring hospitality to life through fresh food, meaningful relationships, and service people can count on. While we began serving fraternity and sorority communities more than 15 years ago, we've grown into a national hospitality partner supporting a wide range of dining programs across the country. No matter the setting, our purpose remains the same: to show up for the people we serve and for one another.

Position Summary

Leads all dining operations for a local College, with full ownership of client satisfaction, financial performance, and team leadership. Ensures consistent delivery of high-quality, from-scratch food and an excellent student and partner experience in line with Upper Crust Food Service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own P&L performance, including budgeting, cost control, and financial results
• Lead, coach, and develop on-site culinary and service teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with campus partners and stakeholders
• Oversee menu execution to ensure quality, variety, and adherence to standards
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and operational compliance
• Partner with leadership to implement new programs and drive performance

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of foodservice or hospitality leadership experience
• Strong financial and operational management skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage client relationships
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Must be a trained Chef with experience in high volume caterings and leading staff of 20+

Schedule

• Full-time; Regular schedule Mon-Fri, 6:30-3pm with occasional caterings on weekends

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The pay range for this role is:

60,000 - 62,000 USD per year (Columbia, MO)