Director of Dining Services

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Director of Dining Services who is responsible for leading and managing the food production program as well as special events at an independent co-educational day school located in scenic Norfolk, Virginia. Our ideal candidate has strong culinary and management skills, a vision for excellence, a creative mind, as well as a passion, and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience
• 5 Years’ experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End, and Volume Catering Management experience required
• 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 in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships.
• Application and promotion of current food trends
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Meals
• Leadership Support & Development
• Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director