School Dining & Catering Director

Compass Group USA; Windsor (CT); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Résumé du poste

Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut, seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead all dining operations, ensuring exceptional service, food quality, and client satisfaction. The role oversees daily operations, financial performance, and team development within a private K-12 school setting.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for dining excellence, teamwork, and creating a welcoming dining experience for students, faculty, and guests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of dynamic food service management experience, preferably in school dining, contract services, or high-volume hospitality.
• Experience leading budgets, financial reporting, and cost controls.
• Strong background in catering, special events, and high-volume food production.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, handle deadlines, and implement initiatives.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and direction for all food service operations, including student dining, catering, and special events.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, school administrators, students, and guests, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to design and implement seasonal menus and new culinary programs.
• Lead all financial aspects of the account including budgeting, forecasting, invoice processing, daily sales reporting, catering invoicing, and period-end closing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols; champion a culture of safety for associates and guests.
• Conduct daily pre-service meetings to align the team on expectations, service standards, and key updates.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance management for dining associates.
• Conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews; provide mentorship, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Drive participation and customer engagement through marketing, menu innovation, promotional events, and catering showcases.
• Ensure high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation across all dining areas.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

Catering & events

Team development

Communication

High-volume dining

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut, seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead all dining operations, ensuring exceptional service, food quality, and client satisfaction. The role oversees daily operations, financial performance, and team development within a private K-12 school setting.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for dining excellence, teamwork, and creating a welcoming dining experience for students, faculty, and guests.