Senior Dining Services Director

Compass Group USA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Director of Dining Services position for CulinArt Sector within Compass Group USA leads the daily operation of dining services across multiple facilities. The role drives client satisfaction, cost-effective management, and compliance with sanitation and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include budget preparation, staff leadership, and ensuring quality across retail, cafeteria, catering, and conference dining. Strong leadership, budgeting, and HACCP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in food services management or related field.
• 5–7 years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory/purchasing knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of food/catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, and cost controls.
• P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience desirable.
• Supervisory/leadership/communication skills essential.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly staff in the Food Service Department.
• Oversees overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and directs staff; plans and evaluates performance.
• Prepares and manages the annual budget.
• Uses company systems for inventory, cash, payroll, and reports.
• Ensures food/beverage prep adheres to HACCP and OSHA guidelines and portion control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Foodservice ops

P&L accountability

Sanitation & HACCP

Training & coaching

ServSafe Certified

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Director of Dining Services position for CulinArt Sector within Compass Group USA leads the daily operation of dining services across multiple facilities. The role drives client satisfaction, cost-effective management, and compliance with sanitation and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include budget preparation, staff leadership, and ensuring quality across retail, cafeteria, catering, and conference dining. Strong leadership, budgeting, and HACCP knowledge are essential.