Director of Dining Services - Multi-Site Leadership

Compass Group USA; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/dining facilities. The Director of Dining Services leads the operation, ensuring client satisfaction, cost-effective management, and adherence to quality, sanitation, and safety standards.

The role oversees managers and staff, drives budget performance, and coordinates daily operations across foodservice activities including retail, catering, and dining services.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience
• Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Prepares and manages annual budget
• Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting

People management

Education

B.S. in Food Services/Management

A.A. + 4 years related experience

Job description

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/dining facilities. The Director of Dining Services leads the operation, ensuring client satisfaction, cost-effective management, and adherence to quality, sanitation, and safety standards.

The role oversees managers and staff, drives budget performance, and coordinates daily operations across foodservice activities including retail, catering, and dining services.