Strategic Campus Dining Director

Compass Group, North America; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; 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

Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead the on-site foodservice operation at a major university. You will manage staff, budgets, and service standards to deliver high-quality food, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strategic oversight of retail, catering, and retail operations, with strong leadership and financial skills to drive performance and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience managing salaried managers and hourly staff.
• Strong budget and inventory control skills with cost awareness.
• Familiarity with HACCP, sanitation, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department.
• Oversees overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account.
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Hiring & Training

HACCP & Sanitation

P&L Accountability

Supervisory

Food Cost Controls

ServSafe Certified

Food Service Knowledge

Education

B.S. in Food Services Technology/Management

A.A. Degree + 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead the on-site foodservice operation at a major university. You will manage staff, budgets, and service standards to deliver high-quality food, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strategic oversight of retail, catering, and retail operations, with strong leadership and financial skills to drive performance and ensure safety compliance.