Director, DINING Services - Food Service Management - Columbus, NE area

DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - Food Service Management - Columbus, NE area

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As the leading food service and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states.

Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

Job Summary

Ready to take a bold step into an extraordinary career? If you’re an energetic leader with a passion for elevating dining experiences, we want you! We’re looking for a visionary Director of Dining Services to inspire and lead our team in creating exceptional service and unforgettable culinary experiences for a premier food services account. In this role, you’ll shape the future of dining through strategic planning, operational excellence, and innovative leadership.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact and drive a culture of excellence that delights every guest.

Travel requirement:
This position could require travel within a 2-hour radius of the Columbus, NE area.

• Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account.
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
• Works with the team in creating nutritious and top-quality food for the students.
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Acts as a liaison between the Chartwells, Client, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition. Additional food service management experience encouraged.
• Three or more years of food service management experience.
• Dining experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial acumen and strong intuition for business.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage applicants with a criminal history to apply.

• 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)

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