Director of Dining Services

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Bethesda, MD

1d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead and manage the food production program and special events at a private school in the DC/MD area. The role calls for strong culinary and management skills, excellent client communication, a vision for excellence, creativity, and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity. The Director supports smooth, efficient account operations that reflect the Meriwether Godsey brand; contributes to financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis, and reporting; and leads and develops team members through ongoing support, coaching, and feedback. The position also leads meal preparation, supports or manages menus, purchasing, and production, and incorporates fresh, local, scratch cooking and current trends. It supports high-end catering from booking and planning through execution and communication, fosters an inclusive environment and strong client relationships, maintains HACCP standards and a healthy workplace, and supports personnel functions including recruitment, hiring, development, and performance monitoring. The work environment is described as fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy, with opportunities for growth and career advancement. The employer states its commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or ten years of related experience.
Previous K-12 school experience.
At least five years of experience in contract food service operations, high-end catering management, and campus dining experience.
Participative management style and excellent leadership skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Account and project management skills.
Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
Ability to work collaboratively while fostering strong client and customer relationships.
Application and promotion of current food trends.
Proficiency in and growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
May be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination; exemptions are available upon request.

Nice To Haves

College campus dining management experience.
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

Support account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently and reflect the Meriwether Godsey brand.
Support account-based financial planning, budget and cost analysis, and reporting to set, monitor, and achieve operating and financial goals.
Lead by example and engage and develop direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
Lead teams in meal preparation, embracing fresh, local, scratch cooking; support or manage menu development, purchasing, and production while incorporating current trends and practices.
Support high-end catering, including booking, planning, execution, and communication.
Foster an inclusive environment for staff and guests and maintain effective client- and customer-centric relationships.
Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
Support personnel functions, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, team-member growth and development, and performance monitoring.