Food Service Director

Elior North America; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT)

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Food Service Director for our Elior School Dining team. The role covers overseeing school dining units between Aventura and Coral Springs, leading a team, and ensuring meals meet quality and service standards.

You will manage budgeting, procurement, and coordination with district leadership to support students, faculty, and clients with reliable, timely dining services.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with staff and executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment focused on client satisfaction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food service ops

Industrial cooking

Communication skills

Diversity & client service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Food Service Director

Job Reference Number: 42462

Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite

Segment: Education

Brand: Elior-School-Dining

Location: Aventura City of Excellence Schools, Coral Springs Charter School - CSUSA

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Elior School Dining team. 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 students, faculty 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 three 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:

• Previous experience in school dining operations under NSLP
• Previous experience in food service contract management
• Previous experience in multiple unit management
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Where you’ll be working:

Oversee school dining units between Aventura and Coral Springs

Compensation Range

Compensation is 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 School Dining:

Elior School Dining partners with public and charter schools across the country, serving millions of meals that meet NSLP guidelines while exceeding expectations. We create thoughtful, customized dining experiences rooted in fresh food, student voice, and collaboration – fueling school pride, smart choices, and brighter futures with every meal.

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.

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