Director, School Dining Services & Nutrition

Compass Group USA; Atherton (CA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Menlo School in Atherton, California seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead all dining operations for a ~800-student program. You will oversee daily service, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and catering for events, while guiding a team of dining associates and collaborating with the Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of school dining or high-volume hospitality management, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a proven track record in cost controls, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of dynamic food service management experience, preferably in school dining, contract services, or high‑volume hospitality.
• Confirmed experience leading budgets, financial reporting, and cost controls.
• Strong background in catering, special events, and high‑volume food production.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, handle deadlines, and implement critical initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering an outstanding dining experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and direction for all food service operations, including student dining, catering, and special events.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, school administrators, students, and guests, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to design and implement seasonal menus and new culinary programs.
• Lead all financial aspects of the account including budgeting, forecasting, invoice processing, daily sales reporting, catering invoicing, and period‑end closing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols; champion a culture of safety for associates and guests.
• Conduct daily pre‑service meetings to align the team on expectations, service standards, and key updates.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance management for dining associates.
• Conduct mid‑year and annual performance reviews; provide mentorship, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Drive participation and customer engagement through marketing, menu innovation, promotional events, and catering showcases.
• Ensure high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation across all dining areas.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Team development

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Menlo School in Atherton, California seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead all dining operations for a ~800-student program. You will oversee daily service, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and catering for events, while guiding a team of dining associates and collaborating with the Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of school dining or high-volume hospitality management, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a proven track record in cost controls, safety, and