Director of Dining Services

4 days ago

Reno, Nevada, United States Chartwells K12 Full time
Job Description

Chartwells K12 is committed to providing students with a positive dining experience. As a Director of Dining Services, you will play a key role in achieving this goal by leading a team of salaried managers and hourly associates. Your responsibilities will include shadowing and assisting the Director of Dining Services, observing and participating in the overall direction and coordination of the account, and assisting with interviewing new associates. You will also participate in training programs for associate onboarding, task delegation, and performance management. Additionally, you will learn and practice effective communication to address customer complaints and resolve issues, and observe the Director in preparing and leading the annual budget. You will also learn to apply company systems for reports like inventory, cash flow, production, payroll, and timesheets, and learn to use company systems for cost control like menu forecasting and labor scheduling. You will gradually gain hands-on experience in food preparation tasks under close supervision, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines, and in compliance with USDA programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Shadowing and assisting the Director of Dining Services in leading salaried managers and hourly associates.
  • Observing and participating in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account under the Director's guidance.
  • Assisting with interviewing new associates under the Director's supervision and learning recruitment standard processes.
  • Participating in training programs for associate onboarding, task delegation, and performance management.
  • Learning and practicing effective communication to address customer complaints and resolve issues alongside the Director.
  • Observing the Director in preparing and leading the annual budget and gaining an understanding of financial processes within the department.
  • Learning to apply company systems for reports like inventory, cash flow, production, payroll, and timesheets through guided practice.
  • Learning to use company systems for cost control like menu forecasting and labor scheduling.
  • Shadowing the Director and other staff to understand how food and beverage items are prepared, presented, and served according to company standards for quality, safety, sanitation (HACCP and OSHA), and portion control.
  • Gradually gaining hands-on experience in food preparation tasks under close supervision, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines, and in compliance with USDA programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree with four years plus years of directly related experience preferred.
  • Five plus years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
  • Solid understanding 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, with the ability to communicate on various levels.
  • Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
  • Proficient digital literacy including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the Internet.
  • Ability to relocate within the state of Nevada preferred.
  • ServSafe Certified.

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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.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 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)

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Chartwells K12

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