DIRECTOR CAMPUS DINING - Principia College - ELSAH, IL

Compass Group•ELSAH, IL

7d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Ideas Management is hiring a Director of Dining Services to lead campus dining and catering operations at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. The role oversees day-to-day operations for the campus dining account, manages client relations, and ensures customers receive high-quality food. The Director works with the Chef and management team on menus and culinary programs, and oversees account financial performance, including profit and loss and budgeting. This leadership position offers the opportunity to contribute to a campus dining program with a strong sustainability commitment, including 100% pre- and post-consumer composting. The position is based at Principia College in Elsah, a small town with access to outdoor recreation and St. Louis. Fresh Ideas describes its workplace as creative and collaborative and offers flexible schedules, work-life balance, training and development, and opportunities for promotion.

Requirements

Three to five years of foodservice operations experience.
High-volume production and catering experience.
Previous experience managing a budget.
Desire to learn and grow with a foodservice company.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality or a Culinary degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests, the client, and other departments.
Work with the Chef and management team to create menus and provide top-quality food.
Oversee all profit-and-loss matters and budgeting for the account.
Roll out new culinary programs.
Oversee day-to-day campus dining and catering operations.
Manage client relations and ensure the food offered to customers is of superior quality.