About The Position

Fresh Ideas Management is hiring an Assistant Director of Dining Services for its campus dining account at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. This food-and-beverage leadership role assists with day-to-day food service operations and leads a team of associates. The position supports talent development, client relationships, profitability, and financial goals in an assigned area. The Assistant Director works with the Chef and management team to provide nutritious, high-quality food and implements culinary programs in coordination with marketing and culinary teams. Fresh Ideas describes its workplace as creative, open, and innovative, and offers flexible schedules, training and development opportunities, and potential promotion opportunities. The position reports to the Director of Dining Services.

Requirements

  • One to three years of food service management experience.
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Financial experience and business acumen.
  • Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as internet use.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with day-to-day food service operations for the campus dining account.
  • Work with the Chef and management team to create nutritious, high-quality food.
  • Implement culinary programs in coordination with the marketing and culinary teams.
  • Maintain excellent relationships with the client.
  • Manage, train, and develop associates.
  • Support profitability and financial goals in an assigned area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life and AD insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Holiday time off (varies by site and state)
  • Personal leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Flexible schedules
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
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