Food Service Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Culinary degree is preferred but not necessary, and professional experience with a restaurant or college campus management.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in a chef, sous chef, or kitchen manager role with P&L business acumen.
• Food service experience in education, campus dining, restaurant or multi-outlet environments strongly preferred.
• Excellent culinary skills with a passion for scratch cooking and fresh ingredients.
• Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and lead by example.
• Working knowledge of food cost controls, production systems, and menu planning.
• ServSafe® Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Strong communication skills and commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• ServSafe® and State Food Handler Card (if applicable) required.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Curate and design diverse, innovative menus centered on scratch-cooked, high-quality ingredients.
• Integrate nutritional elements and accommodate special diets and resident preferences.
• Lead and inspire a culinary team to deliver excellence in food preparation, presentation, and taste.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Streamline processes to enhance overall operational performance and reduce waste.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients.
• Negotiate favorable terms to optimize cost efficiency and maintain budgetary goals.
• Interact with residents and guests to gather feedback and implement customer-centric strategies.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with financial teams to create and manage culinary department budgets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Life/Work Integration
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Paid Elder Care Leave
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• Health & Wellness
• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
• Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
• Voluntary HSA with Company Match
• Voluntary FSA
• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
• Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D
• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth