Director Of Dining Services Ii - K12 Food Service - Florissant, Mo
The Director of Dining Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business for the Hazelwood, Missouri Public K12 school district. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services for this K12 food service account. The Director ensures client, customer service / satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all food service-related activities; including retail, cafeteria, caterings, and all client-related activities.
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
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications :
B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology / Hospitality / Culinary / Business or a related field is preferredA.A. Degree in Food Service / Hospitality / Culinary / Business plus four years of directly related experience will be requiredFive to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and controlStrong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationPrevious P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirableStrong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skillsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levelsExcellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skillsProficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the InternetServSafe CertifiedAssociates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.
MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance / ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site / state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveAssociates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.