Director of Performance Dining & Athletics Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy with University of Oklahoma Athletics seeks a dynamic Director of Operations for Performance Dining to elevate the student-athlete dining experience. You will oversee training table, fueling stations, and performance nutrition programs in collaboration with sports dietitians and athletics staff.

Lead a team to ensure food quality, safety, and service standards while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Food Service, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in collegiate athletics, performance nutrition, or large-scale banquet or catering operations.
• Strong knowledge of performance nutrition and athlete fueling strategies.
• Strong understanding of allergen safety protocols and cross-contamination prevention.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all athletic dining operations and functions for student-athletes, including training table and fueling stations.
• Collaborate with sports dietitians and performance staff to ensure menus and fueling options align with performance nutrition goals.
• Oversee food quality, safety, compliance, and service standards across all operations.
• Recruit, train, and develop dining services staff to ensure a culture of excellence and service.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships to provide cost-effective, high-quality training tables, fueling solutions and dining hall.
• Serve as the primary liaison between athletics, dining services, and campus partners.

Skills

Leadership

Performance nutrition

Allergen safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ServSafe certification

Food Handlers License

Job description

Levy with University of Oklahoma Athletics seeks a dynamic Director of Operations for Performance Dining to elevate the student-athlete dining experience. You will oversee training table, fueling stations, and performance nutrition programs in collaboration with sports dietitians and athletics staff.

Lead a team to ensure food quality, safety, and service standards while managing budgets and vendor relationships.