Director of Dining Services

About the role

The Director of Dining Services will lead all dining, retail, and catering operations at a beautiful college preparatory school in the Northern Virginia area.

Responsibilities

• Manage all account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently and reflect the MG brand
• Lead all phases of financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to set, monitor, and achieve operating and financial goals
• Engage and develop direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback
• Prepare meal production while embracing fresh, local, scratch; oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices
• Deliver high-end catering; oversee booking, planning, execution, and communication related to all campus catered events, as well as any off-campus events
• Foster an inclusive environment for all staff and guests; maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships
• Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees
• Lead all personnel decisions, to include recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and firing, growth, and development of team members, and performance monitoring

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining experience
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Account and Project Management Skills
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation and overall workplace safety standards
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships
• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred

Qualifications

• Professionally prepared meals
• Uniforms provided
• Benefits including Health, Vision, Dental
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• A supportive, community-focused environment
• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment