Director of Dining Services

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meals

Leadership development

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Director of Dining Services in Washington, DC to lead and manage the food program for an independent school campus. The role emphasizes culinary excellence, strong leadership, and client-focused service.

The ideal candidate has hands-on kitchen experience, 5+ years in contract food service and catering, and a collaborative management style. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience.
• Strong culinary experience; hands-on in the kitchen.
• 5+ years’ experience in contract food service operations, high-end catering management, and campus dining experience; independent school dining preferred.
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Account and project management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team while maintaining client relationships.
• Awareness of current food trends and sustainable practices.
• Spanish language ability is a huge plus.

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 meet goals.
• Lead by example; develop direct reports through coaching and feedback.
• Lead teams in meal prep, menu development, purchasing, and production.
• Support high-end catering, including planning, execution, and communication.
• Foster an inclusive environment for staff and guests; maintain strong client relationships.
• Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients and employees.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, hiring, growth and development.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Account management

Project management

HACCP knowledge

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience

Job description

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Director of Dining Services

Manager salary - 26 Pay Full-Time Washington, DC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3560

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $85,000.00 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 independent nursery, elementary, and middle school in Washington, DC. Our ideal candidate has strong culinary and management skills, 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; engage and develop 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 will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience


• Strong culinary experience; a culinarian who is hands-on in the kitchen.


• 5+ Years’ experience in contract food service operations, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining experience, prior Independent Day School Dining Management highly preferred


• 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


• Prior Executive Chef experience preferred at this account


• The ability to speak Spanish is a hugeplus.

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!

MeriwetherGodsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace