Senior Dining Services Director: Strategy & Ops

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA, operating CulinArt Sector in the United States, seeks a Sr. Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day foodservice operations, lead a team, manage client relationships, profitability, and talent development.

The role requires driving quality food, safety programs, and inter-department collaboration aligned with the facility plan, with strong leadership and strategic vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of additional experience.
• Minimum of five years of Proven Leadership expertise.
• Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• ServSafe® certified a plus.
• Must be forward thinking, proactive and the face of the company.

Responsibilities

• Operates the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent.
• Ensures that the food that is offered is of superior quality.
• Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Maintains excellent relationships with guests and clients as well as other departments within the community
• Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team
• Fosters strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations

Skills

Leadership

Foodservice operations

Inventory & Purchasing

Food cost controls

P&L knowledge

ServSafe

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Compass Group USA, operating CulinArt Sector in the United States, seeks a Sr. Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day foodservice operations, lead a team, manage client relationships, profitability, and talent development.

The role requires driving quality food, safety programs, and inter-department collaboration aligned with the facility plan, with strong leadership and strategic vision.