Food Service Director

Elior; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining in Douglas, GA is seeking a driven Food Service Director to lead the operations at South Georgia State College. You will manage a team, supervise daily dining services, and ensure meals are delivered reliably to students and staff.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, budgeting, and collaboration with the district manager. Excellent communication with hourly staff and executives is essential for outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication with hourly staff and company executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with client and customer focus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead a team of associates, including hiring and training.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget for the department and manage purchasing to meet targets.
• Coordinate with the district manager on dining service aspects.
• Address customer service needs.

Skills

Ops coordination

Industrial cooking

Staff leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Reference Number: 42467

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education

Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Location: South Georgia State College

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Douglas, GA. As a food service director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.
• Addressing customer service needs.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Nice-to-haves:

• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Where you'll be working:

South Georgia State College

Compensation Range

Up to $65,000 / year based on experience.

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior Collegiate:

Elior Collegiate Dining is rewriting the rules of campus dining, serving up bold flavors, fresh ideas, and high-impact experiences that fuel student life. We partner with forward-thinking colleges and universities to create vibrant, customized dining programs that spark connection, celebrate culture, and make food a defining part of the college journey.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.