Regional Food Service Director: Lead Operations & Growth

Archway Management; North Alton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management in Illinois seeks a Regional Food Service Director to oversee multiple facilities, guiding operations, finances, HR and client relationships while supervising the Food Service Directors.

You will collaborate with dietitians, enforce federal/state requirements, develop unit budgets, monitor financial plans, and support new business initiatives and audits to drive service quality at a competitive cost.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience coordinating food service operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and guide teams.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee policies and procedures to ensure high-quality service at lowest cost.
• Collaborate with corporate/dietitians to meet federal/state requirements.
• Establish QA and assessment processes across facilities.
• Plan and develop unit budgets; monitor financial performance.
• Educate directors on P&L and review month-end results.
• Support new business bids, rebids, and program development.
• Conduct audits across operations: production, sanitation, HR, payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations Management

Client Relations

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field

Job description

Archway Management in Illinois seeks a Regional Food Service Director to oversee multiple facilities, guiding operations, finances, HR and client relationships while supervising the Food Service Directors.

You will collaborate with dietitians, enforce federal/state requirements, develop unit budgets, monitor financial plans, and support new business initiatives and audits to drive service quality at a competitive cost.