Director Dining Services Carthage College

About the role

An energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services, ensuring client and customer satisfaction with efficient, cost-effective management that meets and exceeds stated expectations. Responsibilities include all foodservice-related activities: retail, cafeteria, catering, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversee the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• Interview, hire, and train associates; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline associates; address complaints and resolve problems
• Prepare and manage annual budget
• Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience
• Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe® Certified

Pay

$60–65K