Remote Senior Dining Advisory Consultant

bdconnect; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a strategic, client-facing Senior Associate to guide colleges and universities through high-impact dining advisory decisions, including program planning, management solutions, and long-term performance of campus dining programs.

The role leads advisory engagements, manages contract development and negotiations, develops deliverables and analyses, collaborates across firm practice areas, and travels domestically as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in dining services management, foodservice operations, procurement, or contract admin.
• At least 4 years in dining solicitations, procurement processes, contract negotiations, and agreement management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/JD/LLM preferred.
• Strong writing, verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Travel willingness: two or more times per month.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining advisory projects from planning through implementation.
• Oversee client contract management lifecycle: RFPs, schedules, proposals, term negotiation.
• Develop deliverables: needs assessments, operational reviews, audits, financial modeling.
• Advise on third-party contract negotiations and new operating agreements.
• Coordinate and manage multiple engagements with quality, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development.

Skills

Dining services management

Foodservice operations

Procurement

Contract administration

Advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, J.D., LLM, or similar)

Job description

Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a strategic, client-facing Senior Associate to guide colleges and universities through high-impact dining advisory decisions, including program planning, management solutions, and long-term performance of campus dining programs.

The role leads advisory engagements, manages contract development and negotiations, develops deliverables and analyses, collaborates across firm practice areas, and travels domestically as needed.