OPERATIONS DIRECTOR- Campus Dining TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY- College Station, TX

Compass Group•College Station, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a self-motivated individual for the role of RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER (#2 operator, reporting to VPO) at TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY in College Station, TX. In this exciting role, you will advise the day-to-day operations and financial success of residential dining, retail and catering operations on the campus. This includes adhering to contract guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, company standards, and expectations of food quality, freshness, and presentation. With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there's immense potential for you to advance authoritatively and make an immediate impact on our food service operations. You will help lead the campus food service team within the account while maintaining strong client relationships and work to fulfill our mission at Chartwells.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice and hospitality management
Is well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management with a proven track record of success
Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen
Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills
Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software

Responsibilities

Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team at a large account, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client, students, and community
Drives and develops self and team at the account towards building strong relationships with the client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, employee engagement, etc.)
May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications while gathering input from the team and partners
Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability at the account
Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district and community; attends key client and community events
Ensures client needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account, find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed
Supports functional areas of operation, including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary
Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)
Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time
Champions development within the account; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account; has full understanding of all roles within operation
Owns the financial results for the account, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures