Food Services Director - Higher Ed. directs and oversees all aspects of institutional food service and resources. Develops and maintains food service policies for all dining halls. Being a Food Services Director - Higher Ed. manages work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels and is responsible for purchasing supplies. May also plan and coordinate special theme events. Additionally, Food Services Director - Higher Ed. typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Food Services Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Food Services Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 per year 10% BONUS
The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu. Job Responsibilities Leadership • Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance • Ensure food services appropriately connects to the Executional Framework • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute • Reward and recognize employees • Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations Client Relationship • Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress Financial Performance • Adopt process and systems • Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor • Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements • Achieve food and labor targets • Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines Productivity • Implement and maintain agenda for both labor and food initiatives • Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management • Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor • Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service Compliance • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees • Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour Key Responsibilities • Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development • Develops operational component forecasts and can explain variances. Responsible for components accounting functions. • Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met • Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee training • Recruits, hires, develops and retains front line team. • Conducts period inventory • Maintains records to comply with internal, government and accrediting agency standards • Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization • May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts • Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention Additional Responsibilities • Manage the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) • Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, to include sustainable practices Note: In order to meet commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications • Requires at least 4 years of experience • Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role • Requires previous experience in food service • Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • Strong communication skills • Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships • Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using internal standard model • Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers • Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb. • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. |
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