Executive Director, Dining & Culinary Operations

Flik Hospitality Group; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group, based in Evanston, IL, seeks a Director of Dining Services to own and optimize a high-quality dining operation, lead the team, and build a strong client partnership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will collaborate with culinary leadership to develop innovative food programs, grow a high-performing team, and continuously elevate service and hospitality while driving financial success for the account.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years progressive foodservice management experience.
• High-volume food production and catering experience.
• Proven experience managing budgets, P&L, labor, and financial performance.
• Strong team leadership, coaching, and development skills.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily dining operations and create a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Hire, train, coach, motivate, and develop associates and managers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, guests, and internal partners.
• Partner with the Chef and culinary team on menu development and execution of high-quality food programs.
• Own account P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee high-volume food production, catering, and special events.
• Lead new culinary programs, service initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, hospitality, sanitation, and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Operations management

Foodservice management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group, based in Evanston, IL, seeks a Director of Dining Services to own and optimize a high-quality dining operation, lead the team, and build a strong client partnership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will collaborate with culinary leadership to develop innovative food programs, grow a high-performing team, and continuously elevate service and hospitality while driving financial success for the account.