Assistant Food Service Director - Campus Dining
About The Position
Do you have a passion for culinary excellence and extensive experience in high-volume operations? Are you a natural leader dedicated to delivering outstanding client service? If so, join our incredible team, where your culinary talents can truly shine! Join our vibrant, mission-driven community in a temp-to-permanent role as an Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager at an exclusive private boarding school in beautiful Sheridan, OR. In this essential position, your expertise will enhance the daily dining experience for our community, making a meaningful impact on their lives. You will help oversee all on-campus food service operations and catering events, ensuring that we consistently deliver the highest quality. At SAGE Dining Services®, we seek approachable, highly organized managers who are genuinely passionate about food and community. Ideal candidates will bring strong communication and leadership skills, a commitment to exceptional customer service, and a genuine desire to connect with others. We value leaders who embrace the spirit of "Unreasonable Hospitality"—going above and beyond to create memorable dining experiences and foster meaningful relationships within the community. We are seeking an individual with robust FOH and BOH experience, complemented by strong culinary skills in high-volume environments. A diverse catering background is essential, ranging from simple continental breakfasts to elegant plated banquets and buffet services. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a role that blends culinary creativity, leadership, and meaningful service—this is your opportunity. Apply today!
Requirements
- Culinary degree preferred, but not required.
- Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Fluency in sanitation and safety standards.
- Dynamic get-it-done work ethic.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to plan and organize with proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and develop client relationships.
- Assist in general location management as part of the SAGE management team.
- Assist in ordering and inventory management, scheduling, catering and production, as needed.
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.
- Implement and maintain HACCP standards.
- Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training, and ongoing mentoring of the team.
- Lead by example.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Collaborative environment.
- Emphasis on training and development.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Mission based company with values you trust.
- Appreciative community.
- Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips.
- Management Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
