Director of Dining Services
Meriwether Godsey, Inc.•Gill, MA
•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite
About The Position
Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Director of Dining Services who will be responsible for leading all aspects of the dining program at a prestigious boarding school in Massachusetts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading a high-performing, diverse team, executing restaurant-quality menus, proactively driving innovation, and exceeding student, faculty, and staff satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience
- 5 Years’ experience in contract food service operations
- 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
- Put the guest first
- Lead by example, engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
- Support personnel-related functions, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, growth and development of team members, and performance monitoring.
- Execute dining operations with excellence in food quality and service, preparing meals while embracing fresh, local, and scratch; support and/or manage menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices.
- Deliver high-end catering, including booking, planning, execution, and communication.
- Maintain fiscal responsibility through account-based financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to set, monitor, and achieve operating and financial goals.
- 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.
- Uphold MG core values and brand standards.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Meals
- Leadership Support & Development
- PTO
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
