DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES

2 weeks ago


Fort Wayne, United States Compass Group, North America Full time

Fresh Ideas

Position Title: DIR, DINING SERVICES I - PURDUE UNIVERSITY- Fort Wayne, IN

Salary: $80-90k

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member

Job Summary

Working as the Director of Dining Services for FRESH IDEAS, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day Foodservice operations on the campus of PURDUE UNIVERSITY in Fort Wayne, IN. You will manage and lead a team of employees and you will be responsible for managing client relationships, profitability of the account, and talent development.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account

+ Maintains excellent relationships with the client

+ Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food for the students

+ Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the Chartwells marketing and culinary teams

+ Acts as a liaison between Fresh Ideas, the school administration, staff, students and the community

Preferred Qualifications:

+ A.S. or equivalent experience

+ Three to five years of foodservice management experience required

+ School dining experience preferred

+ Strong leadership and communication skills

+ Financial and business acumen

+ Excellent communication skills

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ 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)

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.



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