Director of Dining Services

Eurest USA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Eurest USA in Pryor, OK is seeking a results-driven Director of Dining Services to lead front-of-house operations for our client's food program. You will oversee the holistic café experience, drive financial stewardship, labor management, and a high-performance team culture to deliver world-class service.

This role requires collaboration with culinary leadership, a commitment to safety and allergen controls, and a guest-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of management in a high-volume café, restaurant, hotel, or stadium environment.
• Associates degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Safety Standards: Strategically enhance and enforce a culture of food and workplace safety, including allergen management and health regulation compliance.
• End-to-End Experience: Design, manage, and own the overall café experience reflecting excellence.
• Hospitality Excellence: Maintain warm, inclusive hospitality that actively engages guests.
• Cultivate Talent: Develop your team with continuous learning and high engagement.
• Fiscal Performance: Own financials, inventory control, and labor management.
• Culinary Synergy: Work with culinary leaders to align back-of-house innovation with front-of-house service.
• Champion Inclusion: Build a diverse team reflecting the global community.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with client partners and regional leadership.

Skills

Management Experience

Education: Associates degree

Inspirational Leadership

Operational Alignment

Communication

Technical Proficiency

ServSafe Manager Certification

Union Environment

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Job description

Eurest

Position Title: Director of Dining Services

Location: Pryor, OK

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-seeded 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.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

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, 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, 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.