DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES - HOUSTON, TX

Compass Group•Houston, TX

4d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Dining Services (Restaurant Operations) is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands-on leader with a strong background in restaurant management and culinary operations. We are seeking an energetic and entrepreneurial professional who is always looking for innovative ways to elevate the dining experience and drive operational excellence. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for the overall success of Dining Services, ensuring exceptional client and customer satisfaction while maintaining efficient, cost-effective operations. You will lead all aspects of foodservice operations, café, catering, and a coffee shop while consistently delivering a high-quality culinary experience. You will oversee daily operations, financial performance, menu strategy, and service execution, bringing both a culinary mindset and business acumen to the role. Responsibilities include driving quality improvement initiatives, maintaining strict sanitation and food safety standards, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. As an ideal candidate will have a background in culinary and kitchen operations who is a visible leader that will build strong client relationships, foster a culture of hospitality, and inspire your team to deliver an outstanding dining experience that exceeds expectations every day.

Requirements

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
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

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 preferred
Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable

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