Dining Services Director Opportunity

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DESCRIPTION: Description

Are you a seasoned food service manager looking for an exciting career in campus contract food service management?

Dining Services Directors lead the on-site management and hourly team in achieving the site's operational and financial plan per HMS standards and programs focused on client satisfaction. This role is responsible for consistent engagement with client though regular communication to highlight achievements, ongoing account development and works to ensure that client expectations are met continuously throughout our programs. The Director oversees the personnel management on site and works to hire, retain, and manage hourly staff in both residential dining and retail establishments in accordance with HMS policy. Dining Services Directors must have a strong understanding of the financial management of the unit and work to maintain appropriate financial management within our systems. Directors are responsible for the oversight and management of all other managers and supervisors assigned to the location to ensure the quality and strength of all aspects of the program.

As an organization, our values are purposefully simple. We believe in being honest, hardworking, hospitable, and hungry to achieve great things together. These four simple words help us define what is important and how to make good decisions that we can be proud of together.

Our ideal Candidate is someone who:

• Is a natural coach who is reliable and excited to support their team
• Is passionate, creative, and curious to continually learn and grow their own knowledge
• Is fueled by interacting with people and working on group projects
• Enjoys work that is dynamic and varied
• Understands their part in the big picture, but excels in managing the details seamlessly
• Is a self-starter that works effectively with moderate direction
• Thrives in fast paced environments

• Explore your creative talent and grow in your career
• Be an integral part of an expanding company
• Support the vibrant campus communities we serve
• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Free meals while working
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

• Manages all aspects of the on-site client relationship and supports the relationship between dining services and all departments at the college
• Works in conjunction with management team in creating and executing compelling catering events
• Train, mentor and develop staff members so that they can progress in their career
• Manage our base labor plan and ensure labor is managed to budget
• Works to ensure all responsibilities of subordinate management team are adhered to including production management, purchasing, catering planning and execution, retail operations, and the associated financial deliverables
• Maintains a standard of extraordinary food quality and customer service
• Leverage our organizational standards, processes, and tools to effectively manage our units within company benchmarks and standards
• Maintains technical skills and industry knowledge
• Participates in the creative process of company-wide development
• Supports and promotes safety of our team

• Minimum 5 years of food service management experience
• High school Diploma
• Hospitality/Business Management College Degree/experience is valued
• Servsafe Certified

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