Lead Campus Dining Operations – Residential Dining

Compass Group USA; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Operations Director I for Residential Dining at the University of Florida to lead a high-volume campus program.

You will oversee teams, optimize operations, ensure food safety and guest experience, and maintain strong financial performance while upholding service standards.

Join a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth on a nationally recognized campus.

Qualifications

• Five years of foodservice management experience required.
• Higher Education experience in board and retail operations is required.
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulates budgets and plans for the operation.
• Maintains and implements standards of quality in all areas of the foodservice operation.
• Ensures compliance with all regional and account programs and policies.
• Accountable for accurate reporting for the account.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L accountability

Contract-managed service experience

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Operations Director I for Residential Dining at the University of Florida to lead a high-volume campus program.

You will oversee teams, optimize operations, ensure food safety and guest experience, and maintain strong financial performance while upholding service standards.

Join a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth on a nationally recognized campus.