Dynamic School Dining Director & Nutrition Programs

FLIK Independent School Dining; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

The Director of Dining Services leads all dining operations at a private or independent K-12 school, ensuring outstanding service, food quality, and client happiness. University Liggett School is a private, coeducational college preparatory day school serving approximately 600 students from preschool through 12th grade.

This role involves leading all aspects of daily operations, handling financial performance, leading a team with dynamic strengths, and building positive relationships with school

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of dynamic food service management experience in school dining, contract services, or high-volume hospitality.
• Experience leading budgets, financial reporting, and cost controls.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Customer service

Catering

Food safety

Team development

Communication

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

High-volume dining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Director of Dining Services leads all dining operations at a private or independent K-12 school, ensuring outstanding service, food quality, and client happiness. University Liggett School is a private, coeducational college preparatory day school serving approximately 600 students from preschool through 12th grade.

This role involves leading all aspects of daily operations, handling financial performance, leading a team with dynamic strengths, and building positive relationships with school