Sr Director of Dining Services

Compass Group USA; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking a Senior Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day foodservice operations, lead a team, manage client relationships, and drive account profitability.

You will coordinate safety and sanitation programs, ensure high-quality meals, and align dining services with the facility's overall operations plan. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience in foodservice.
• 2–4 years hands-on operational management with inventory and purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation.
• P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience desirable.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the department within the approved budget to maximize client value.
• Ensure the food offered is of superior quality.
• Direct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with guests and clients as well as other departments.
• Promote the professional growth and development of the team.
• Foster strong inter-departmental relations and integrate dining with facility operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Foodservice management

Sanitation & Food Safety

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe

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With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care for our guests. Our most significant competitive advantage is our team members. We constantly strive to strengthen our service culture. Every team member knows they matter and owns a stake in our success, delivering hospitality excellence.

With four distinct operating companies – Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub, we are shaping the industry’s future leaders with a culture of service focused on elevated hospitality for community living across the country. Join us and discover how we drive mutual success that leaves lasting impressions.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Sr. Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing the day to day Foodservice operations. You will manage and lead a team of employees, and also be responsible for managing client relationships, profitability of the account, and talent development.

Key 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degreeor 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

Associates at CCL are offered many fantastic benefits.

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