SR. DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES
Compass Group•Louisville, KY
•$85,000 - $90,000
About The Position
The Sr. Director of Dining Services oversees day-to-day foodservice operations. The role leads a team of employees and is responsible for client relationships, account profitability, and talent development. The position operates the department within the approved budget while maximizing value for the client, ensuring superior food quality, and directing safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs. It also maintains relationships with guests, clients, and other departments, supports professional growth across the team, and integrates dining services with the facility’s operations plan.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of proven leadership expertise.
- Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience.
- Knowledge of inventory and purchasing control.
- Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Must be forward-thinking and proactive, and serve as the face of the company.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of additional experience.
- Knowledge of P&L accountability.
- Contract-managed service experience.
- ServSafe® certification.
Responsibilities
- Operate the department in accordance with the approved budget while providing maximum value to the client.
- Ensure that food offered is of superior quality.
- Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
- Maintain excellent relationships with guests, clients, and other departments within the community.
- Promote professional growth and development of the entire team.
- Foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate dining services with the facility plan of operations.
- Lead and manage a team of employees.
- Manage client relationships, account profitability, and talent development.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Personal leave
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
