What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES position at Compass Group Careers?
Salary: 75000-90000
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus incentive
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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
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Job Summary
Are you an energetic leader with a passion for transforming dining experiences? We're seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Dining Services (Sr DDS) to lead our large team in delivering outstanding service and unforgettable culinary adventures for our premiere location located in the Phoenix, AZ area. From strategic planning to operational excellence, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting the future of our dining services.
***Must be willing to travel up to a 50 miles radius**
***Prefers bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speaking candidates**
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading, managing, and motivating a diverse team to deliver outstanding service to the client, students, and community.
- Driving team development and building client relationships to achieve key performance indicators.
- Participating in district leadership and peer collaboration to share best practices and mitigate risks.
- Making strategic decisions with input from the team, ensuring alignment with short and long-term goals.
- Encouraging a culture of visibility, education, safety, and accountability.
- Representing Compass Group at client and community events as a brand ambassador.
- Ensuring client needs are met, identifying cross-sell opportunities, and supporting the rebid process.
- Supporting operational functions including safety, marketing, nutrition, and culinary.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and completing required reporting accurately and on time.
- Developing team members through performance evaluations and succession planning.
- Leading financial results and budgeting processes accurately.
- Coordinating policies and procedures consistently and fairly.
- Performing other duties as assigned to support efficient operation.
Required Qualifications:
- ***Bachelor's degree in foodservice or hospitality management, per USDA Professional Standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience in foodservice or hospitality.
- Strong background in foodservice management with shown success.
- Leadership experience, excellent communication, and financial competence.
- Proven initiative, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Proactive, inclusive, professional, and resilient demeanor.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and POS software.
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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate 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)
Req ID: 1396891
Compass Corporate
KRISTEN STROHMYER
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