School Dining Director: Lead Teams, Budget & Quality Meals

Elior North America; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT)

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Food Service Director for our Elior School Dining team. The role covers overseeing school dining units between Aventura and Coral Springs, leading a team, and ensuring meals meet quality and service standards.

You will manage budgeting, procurement, and coordination with district leadership to support students, faculty, and clients with reliable, timely dining services.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with staff and executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment focused on client satisfaction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Addressing customer service needs.

Skills

Food service ops

Industrial cooking

Communication skills

Diversity & client service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a Food Service Director for our Elior School Dining team. The role covers overseeing school dining units between Aventura and Coral Springs, leading a team, and ensuring meals meet quality and service standards.

You will manage budgeting, procurement, and coordination with district leadership to support students, faculty, and clients with reliable, timely dining services.