DIRECTOR DINING CAMPUS FOOD SERVICE - Drury University- Springfield, MO

Compass Group•Springfield, MO

69d•$77,000 - $82,000•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! Job Summary FRESH IDEAS is hiring an energetic and growth minded DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES on the beautiful campus of DRURY UNIVERSITY. In this key leadership role, you are responsible for the success of the food service team. Our partnership in CAMPUS DINING is to create a welcoming and nourishing environment for students, faculty, and staff. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing all aspects of residential campus dining operations (including catering) while elevating the food service experience. The Springfield area has plenty of outdoor activities and trails via Ozark Greenways, plus parks and nature-centers. Living near Drury University in Springfield, Missouri offers a wonderful blend of small-town charm with urban convenience. For someone who loves exploring food, the area is a surprising gem. The Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market is a true “producer only” market, vendors must personally grow what they sell. The Farmers Market of the Ozarks at Farmers Park features farm-fresh goods, artisan items, public art, trails, and community-green space. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts which hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, dance and more. If you like exploring local flavors, cooking with fresh ingredients, and being part of a lively but manageable city scene, Springfield offers a nice mix.

Requirements

Experience in CAMPUS/UNIVERSITY food service is required
3-5 years of relevant experience in contract food service
Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Strong leadership and communication skills
Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices preferred
High volume production and catering experience is essential
Previous experience managing a budget
Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

Nice To Haves

BS Hospitality degree preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains excellent relationships with the client, customers and students/faculty
Ensures that the food offered to the our guests is of superior quality
Drives profitability of the account $2 million MV
Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food
Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
Roll out new culinary programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Management team and associate training and development