Food Service Director

Lancer Hospitality; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision plan

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining is seeking a motivated Food Service Director to lead our Independent School Dining team in Hamburg, ensuring meals for students, faculty, and guests. You will manage a talented staff and oversee all aspects of the department to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

The role requires oversight of culinary operations, safety standards, and budgeting, with a focus on excellent service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with hourly staff and executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functions of the food service department and resources.
• Lead and develop a team of associates, including hiring and training.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Manage budgeting and purchasing to meet targets and forecasts.
• Coordinate with district manager and other departments on dining service.

Skills

Communication

Food service operations

Team leadership

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Reference Number: 42294
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-Independent-School-Dining
Location: Blue Mountain Academy

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The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Independent School Dining team in Hamburg. 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 guests 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.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least four 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 or higher education dining
• Pevious experience in high volume catering
• Previous experience in food service contract services
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Compensation Range

Up to $70,000 depending on experience

• Medical (FT Employees)
• 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 Independent School Dining:

Elior Independent School Dining partners with schools to create thoughtful, student-focused dining experiences that go beyond the plate. We serve as an extension of your campus, tailoring our programs to reflect your school’s unique culture and mission. With a strong focus on well-being and community, we provide expert service, culinary creativity, and a personal touch that supports students’ growth and success.

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.