Director of Dining Services I - Grier School

CulinArt Group; Tyrone (Blair County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead culinary operations at a prestigious school. This key leadership role focuses on managing daily dining operations, ensuring high-quality service, and planning diverse menus that reflect cultural richness. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary experience, particularly in catering, and will be responsible for mentoring the culinary team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Join a dynamic environment that values quality and customer satisfaction, and take your career to the next level with abundant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience, especially in catering and pop-up events.
• Strong menu planning skills with cultural diversity emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food ordering, menu planning, and staffing for quality service.
• Plan and execute catering events with cultural diversity in menus.

Skills

Culinary Management

Menu Planning

Catering Experience

Food Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Management Experience

Job description

Director of Dining Services I - Grier School

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Position Overview

The Director of Dining Services is a key leadership role responsible for managing daily dining operations at the Grier School in Tyrone, PA. This includes overseeing culinary staff, menu planning, food ordering, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality service across various dining venues such as a café, dining hall, coffee shop, and catering services. The role emphasizes quality, cost management, and customer satisfaction, with a preference for catering experience and menu planning expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee food ordering, menu planning, scheduling, and staffing with a focus on efficient, quality service.
• Plan and execute catering events, including upscale pop-up catering, emphasizing cultural diversity in menus.
• Manage staffing for all shifts, including weekends, and oversee scheduling of culinary team members.
• Develop diverse, culturally rich menus.
• Manage budgets, control food costs, and handle financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary culinary contact for clients, maintaining communication on menu preferences and service needs.
• Lead and mentor the culinary team to uphold high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, OSHA) and internal quality standards.
• Oversee daily operations of dining facilities.
• Participate in food preparation and service as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience, especially in catering and pop-up events.
• Strong menu planning skills, with an emphasis on cultural diversity.
• Experience managing a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Catering experience, particularly with upscale events.
• Experience in a K-12 school setting is preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and clients.
• Flexibility to work weekends as required.

Additional Information

Salary range: $70,000-$80,000/year. CulinArt Group operates over 250 dining facilities across 18 states, offering opportunities for career growth within various industry segments.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. CulinArt is part of Compass Group USA, an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.