Food Service Director

Elior Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Vision

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a healthcare dining program in Wichita, managing a team and ensuring meals are served to clients and customers with excellence.

You will oversee departmental operations, budgeting, and staff development, while maintaining regulatory standards and quality service across all meals and services.

Qualifications

• Two years or more coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication with hourly staff and executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client satisfaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functions of the food service department and resources.
• Lead and train a team of associates, including hiring and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget department operations and procurement to meet targets and forecasts.
• Coordinate with district manager and other departments on dining service aspects.

Skills

Food service ops

Staff leadership

Communication

Industrial cooking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 43730
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Healthcare
Brand: Cura-Hospitality
Location: Wichita Presbyterian Manor

SIGN ON BONUS!

We are offering a $500 Sign on Bonus for this opportunity!

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our healthcare team in Wichita. 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.

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:

• 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 Cura:

Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

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.