School Dining Director: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Compass Group USA; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead all dining operations at a private K–12 school, ensuring outstanding service, food quality, and client happiness. You will manage budgeting, scheduling, training, and performance reviews while partnering with the Executive Chef to design seasonal menus and innovative programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field and 3–5 years of high-volume food

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or Business.
• 3–5 years of dynamic food service management experience, preferably in school dining, contract services, or high-volume hospitality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all food service operations, including student dining, catering, and 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ServSafe Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead all dining operations at a private K–12 school, ensuring outstanding service, food quality, and client happiness. You will manage budgeting, scheduling, training, and performance reviews while partnering with the Executive Chef to design seasonal menus and innovative programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field and 3–5 years of high-volume food