Job Description

HIRING NOW!! Director of Dining Services - Canisius University - with Compass-USA

The Director of Dining Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is ready to take on their next challenge in the Higher Education Food & Beverage dining programs

This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost cost-effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice-related activities, including care (retail, cafeteria, catering, etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.

Canisius University is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, NY.. It was founded in 1870 by Jesuits from Germany and is named after St. Peter Canisius

Canisius University offers over 100 undergraduate majors and minors, and around 34 master's and certificate programs.

Salary: $62,000 - $70,000...*based on skill, experience, and work history

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Prepares and manages annual budget
• Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 to include: various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, email, and the Internet
• ServSafe® Certified

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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