DINING SERVICES MANAGER - CHARTWELLS K-12 FOOD SERVICE

Compass Group•Winston Salem, NC
•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

As a Dining Services Manager, you will manage a team of food service professionals and be responsible for the overall service of multiple sites in a K-12 school food service program. You will also assist with maintaining interdepartmental relations and integrating the dining service department plan of operations. The role oversees dining services at a medium to large volume location and is primarily involved in meal services in a seated dining room setting.

Requirements

  • 2 years of food service management experience.
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
  • Knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
  • Proficiency with computers and MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet.

Nice To Haves

  • Waited-table and catering experience.
  • ServSafe Certification.
  • Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee dining services operations of a medium to large volume location.
  • Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
  • Assist with profit and loss and budgeting for the account.
  • Work with the Chef and management team to create menus and provide top-quality food.
  • Assist with food service-related activities, including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and facility-related activities.
  • Assist with rolling out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
  • Assist with preparing quarterly reports for client presentations.
  • Work with marketing and culinary departments to increase sales through innovation and food quality.
  • Communicate with the culinary department to ensure food programs reflect the company's vision.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and accidental death coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday time off, varying by site and state
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave
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