Senior Director, Dining Services

About the role

Compass Group USA is hiring a Senior Director of Dining Services in Georgia to oversee day-to-day foodservice operations. The role manages and leads a team of employees, manages client relationships, protects the account's profitability and drives talent development.

Key responsibilities

• Run the department within the approved budget while giving the client maximum value for the money spent
• Ensure the food served meets a high standard of quality
• Lead safety, sanitation and maintenance programs
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and with other departments in the community
• Promote the professional growth of the team and foster strong inter-departmental cooperation
• Integrate the dining service department into the facility's plan of operations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of additional experience
• At least five years of proven leadership experience
• Two to four 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
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service is desirable
• ServSafe certification is a plus
• Forward-thinking, proactive and represents the company well

What we offer

• Salary of $110k - $125k
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability insurance and retirement plan
• Paid time off, paid parental leave and holiday time off (varies by site/state)
• Personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs and commuter benefits
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program