Executive Director, Campus Catering & Innovation

AVI Foodsystems

Youngstown (OH)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Divisional Director of Catering for the AVI Fresh division, overseeing nearly 50 university catering programs. This role drives strategy, growth, leadership development and innovative culinary solutions across campuses.

You will partner with university leaders and campus teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences for events from daily dining to presidential receptions, while strengthening financial performance and campus relationships.

Qualifications

7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in catering, hospitality, conference services, events or large-scale food service.
Experience leading complex high-volume or multi-unit catering operations and high-profile events.
Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and operational analysis.

Responsibilities

Define divisional vision and strategy for catering excellence, revenue growth and profitability.
Establish consistent service standards, best practices and operating systems across nearly 50 campuses.
Identify new business opportunities and innovative ways to expand catering services.
Coach, mentor and develop campus catering directors and their teams.
Build a connected catering community across the AVI Fresh division.