Director of Dining Services

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Middleburg, VA

6h•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Director of Dining Services responsible for leading all dining, retail and catering operations at the Foxcroft School. Located in the heart of scenic Middleburg Virginia, Foxcroft School is an all-girls college preparatory boarding and day school serving roughly 200 students, faculty, and staff. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northern Virginia Market!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience
5+ Years experience in Contract Food Service Operation, 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 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

Manage all account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently and reflect the MG brand
Lead all phases of 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 team in preparing meal production while embracing fresh, local, scratch; oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices
Deliver high-end catering; oversee booking, planning, execution and communication related to all campus catered events, as well as any off-campus events.
Foster an inclusive environment for all staff and guests; maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships.
Maintain HACCP standards and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
Lead all personnel decisions, to include recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and firing, growth, and development of team members, and performance monitoring.