Director of Dining Services at Bistro Café - Thousand Oaks, CA

Compass Group•Thousand Oaks, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. Job Summary Director of Dining Services Bistro Café | Thousand Oaks, CA Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000 annually (DOE) Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years of foodservice management experience The Director of Dining Services is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all dining operations at the Bistro Café in Thousand Oaks. This role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and high levels of client and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with peer Directors and Regional Management. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, compliance, and meeting operational deadlines.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of foodservice management experience
ServSafe® Certification required or ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management or related field preferred or Associate’s degree with 4+ years of related experience
5–7 years of operational leadership experience preferred
Previous P&L or contract-managed foodservice experience preferred
Strong financial, organizational, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight to salaried managers and hourly associates
Direct and coordinate all dining service operations, including cafeteria, retail, and catering
Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards (HACCP, OSHA)
Oversee staffing activities including hiring, training, performance management, and corrective actions
Prepare and manage annual operating budgets with accountability for financial performance
Monitor purchasing, inventory control, labor management, and cost containment
Complete required operational and financial reporting using company systems (inventory, cash, payroll, production)
Collaborate effectively with Regional Management and peer Directors of Dining Services
Maintain consistent compliance with safety, accounting, training, and operational deadlines
Communicate professionally with clients, customers, and associates
Perform other duties as assigned