Director of Dining Services — Higher Education Leader

Compass Group USA; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed, a member of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Director of Dining Services at California Polytechnic State University in Vallejo, CA. You will lead day-to-day dining operations, manage a team of associates, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality food offerings.

You will oversee P&L, budgeting, and rollout of new culinary programs, working closely with the Chef and management team to deliver exceptional campus dining experiences.

Qualifications

• BS in Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred.
• Three to five years of foodservice operation experience.
• High volume production and catering experience is essential.
• Previous experience managing a budget.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests and the client and other departments.
• Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food.
• Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account.
• Roll out new culinary programs.

Skills

People management

Client relations

Menu development

Budget & P&L

Culinary program rollout

Education

BS in Hospitality or Culinary

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed, a member of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Director of Dining Services at California Polytechnic State University in Vallejo, CA. You will lead day-to-day dining operations, manage a team of associates, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality food offerings.

You will oversee P&L, budgeting, and rollout of new culinary programs, working closely with the Chef and management team to deliver exceptional campus dining experiences.