Director, DINING Services - FOOD Service - Des Moines, IA area

DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - FOOD SERVICE - Des Moines, IA area

As the leading food service and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for great people, great service, and great results. We have over 284,000 US associates working in award‑winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more across all 50 states.

Job Summary
We are looking for a visionary Director of Dining Services to inspire and lead our team in delivering exceptional service and unforgettable culinary experiences for a premier food services account in the Des Moines, IA area. In this role you will shape the future of dining through strategic planning, operational excellence, and innovative leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all P&L and budgeting for the account
• Maintain excellent relationships with the client
• Collaborate with the team to create nutritious, high‑quality food for students
• Implement new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Act as liaison between the Chartwells, client, and the community
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient functioning of a dining service operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition highly preferred with additional food service experience
• Three or more years of food service management experience
• Experience in a dining environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial acumen and strong business intuition
• Excellent communication skills

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid 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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.