DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES - Campus Food Service - Campus Dining- Martin Luther College - New Ulm, MN

Compass Group•New Ulm, MN

9d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories. Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests. Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member! FRESH IDEAS is hiring an entrepreneurial and growth-minded DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES on the campus of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. This food service leadership role is directly responsible for the successful operation of Campus Dining Services. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice-related activities; incuding food presentation, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities. Home to Martin Luther College, a private Christian liberal arts college, New Ulm, Minnesota offers a charming, small-town lifestyle steeped in German-American heritage, rich community traditions, and a strong sense of local pride that makes everyday life feel connected and welcoming. Nestled in south-central Minnesota, New Ulm combines scenic parks, abundant walking and bike trails, and historic neighborhoods with affordable housing options and a safe, family-friendly environment framed by festivals like Oktoberfest and Bavarian Blast that celebrate food, music, and culture all year long. The downtown area features unique boutiques and specialty shops alongside familiar markets like Cash Wise and Hy-Vee, and seasonal favorites such as the New Ulm Farmers’ Market offer fresh produce, local crafts, and community vibes each week in summer and fall. Food lovers appreciate the city’s culinary scene, from excellent brews and tours at August Schell Brewing Company to artisanal wines at Morgan Creek Vineyards. With a blend of cultural events, outdoor recreation, and a slower pace that still offers modern conveniences and strong community engagement, New Ulm is a great choice if you value tradition, food culture, and a welcoming place to call home.

Requirements

Five to seven 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
Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
ServSafe® Certified

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience in a COLLEFE/UNIVERSITY setting is desirable

Responsibilities

Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Prepares and manages annual budget
Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
Other duties as assigned