ASST DIR, DINING SERVICES | CATERING - Kalamazoo Public Schools, MI
About the role
We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Director of Dining Services focused on Catering Operations to join its leadership team. Reporting to the Resident District Manager and partnering closely with the Executive Chef, Registered Dietitian, and two additional Assistant Directors, this role supports a dynamic K-12 dining program serving more than 12,000 students across 30+ locations. Based in the district's newly opened, state-of-the-art central kitchen, the Assistant Director will lead a high-volume catering program featuring daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner events, buffet functions serving up to 800 guests, Board of Education dinners, summer events, and occasional weekend functions. This highly visible role oversees all aspects of catering operations, including menu planning, culinary execution, event coordination, pricing, invoicing, and staff management. The successful candidate will work closely with the Catering Cook and Aide while remaining actively involved in food preparation and event execution. Beyond catering, this leader will provide operational support throughout the district as needed, including employee training, staffing support, compliance oversight, and assistance with meal service operations.
Responsibilities
- Works with the Director and Frontline team in creating nutritious and top quality food
- Catering experience is a must
- Management experience is a must
- Hands on cooking experience a must
- Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
- Maintains excellent relationships with the client
- Manages, trains, and develops associates
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 3+ years of food service supervisory or lead experience
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Financial experience and business acumen skills
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet
Pay
$62,000 - $70,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave