Food Service Director

Elior; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

401k

Sick Time

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking a motivated Food Service Director to lead the Savannah-based dining program at Georgia Southern Armstrong University. You will oversee all aspects of the food service department, directing a skilled team to ensure timely meals and exceptional service for students and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills, with experience in industrial cooking and a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead and train a team of associates, including hiring and onboarding.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget for the department, including direct purchasing of ingredients and forecasting.
• Coordinate with district management on dining service aspects.
• Address customer service needs.

Skills

Experience coordinating food service

Industrial cooking

Excellent communication

Diversity and client service

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Reference Number: 44235

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Education

Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Location: Georgia Southern Armstrong University

The Role at a glance

• Sign on bonus $1,500**$750 paid out after 90 days of employment and $750 paid out after 6 months of employment**

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Savannah, 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:

Georgia Southern Armstrong University

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.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.

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