DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES
About The Position
The Director of Dining Services oversees the day-to-day operations of a healthcare dining account, ensuring food quality, service excellence, and strong operational performance. The role calls for an energetic, motivated, growth-oriented, hands-on leader who can work in a fast-paced environment and take a proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges. The Director builds relationships with nursing leadership, clients, associates, patients, guests, and hospital departments; leads and develops associates; and supports daily operations with a visible leadership presence. In partnership with the Chef and management team, the Director delivers quality food and service, improves patient satisfaction, manages financial performance and operational efficiency, and implements culinary programs and service initiatives that enhance the dining experience.
Requirements
- Three to five years of foodservice operations experience.
- High-volume production and catering experience is essential.
- Previous experience managing a budget.
- Desire to learn and grow.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree; a hospitality or culinary degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, nursing leadership, patients, guests, and other hospital departments.
- Lead, coach, and develop associates while fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence and actively support the team and daily operations.
- Partner with the Chef and management team to deliver exceptional food quality, service, and patient satisfaction.
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, and operational efficiency.
- Implement culinary programs and service initiatives to enhance the dining experience.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and address operational challenges with creativity, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Personal leave
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
