DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES

Compass Group

18h•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurest is a leader in business and industry dining, providing world-class meals in corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, and on-site catering for the nation's largest companies. The Director of Dining Services is a key leadership position responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. This role requires an energetic, entrepreneurial manager focused on continuous improvement. The Director ensures client and customer satisfaction through efficient, cost-effective management, and oversees all foodservice-related activities, including retail, cafeteria, catering, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and client relations.

Requirements

Ability to lead and manage a Food Service Department
Capability to oversee overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of an account
Skills in interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving problems for associates
Competence in preparing and managing annual budgets
Proficiency in utilizing company systems for daily/weekly/monthly reports (inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping)
Ability to oversee and participate in food and beverage preparation and service adhering to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
Ability to ensure client and customer service/satisfaction with efficient, cost-effective management
Responsibility for all foodservice-related activities including retail, cafeteria, catering, quality improvement, sanitation, and infection control

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience
Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience
Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
ServSafe® Certified

Responsibilities

Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Prepares and manages annual budget
Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (for positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely)