SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES II - ARLINGTON, VA

Compass Group•ARLINGTON, VA

15d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. Join the Compass One Team and Grow with Us! At Compass One, we embrace phenomenal leaders with a passion for food, beverage, hospitality excellence, and customer obsession. We strive to create a work environment where you can be challenged, impactful, and valued for your expertise. We are committed to providing learning pathways and personal growth while fostering a culture that supports and inspires each other. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our company culture, and top talent is the core of our success. We offer unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, a competitive benefits package, and a fun and inclusive work environment where people feel valued. If you aspire for growth and excellence, come join our team! Job Summary As a Senior Director of Dining Services II with Eurest, you will provide strategic leadership for a dynamic Business & Industry dining program, serving as the primary client partner and operational leader for your account(s). You will oversee all aspects of foodservice operations, including team leadership, financial performance, client engagement, culinary excellence, and operational execution. This role is responsible for driving a best-in-class guest experience, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering innovative dining solutions that align with our clients' culture and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in contract foodservice management, a passion for developing high-performing teams, and the ability to achieve operational and financial goals in a fast-paced corporate dining environment.

Requirements

Educational minimum and work experience per USDA Professional Standards for the account(s)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in contract foodservice or hospitality management
Is well-versed in foodservice management with proven track record of success, ideally in B&I foodservice
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
Servsafe Certified

Responsibilities

Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team(s) at a large account or multiple accounts, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client
Drives and develops self and team at the account(s) towards building strong relationships with client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, 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
Ensures client(s) needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account(s), find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed
Supports functional areas 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(s) and has a full understanding of all roles within the operation; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account(s)
Owns the financial results for the account(s), and works to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures