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Director of Dining Services I - Grier School

CulinArt Group
Tyrone, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025
CulinArt Sector

Position Title: Director of Dining Services I - Grier School

Salary: $70,000-$80,000/yr.

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is a key leadership position responsible for the day-to-day operations of Dining Services at the Grier School in Tyrone, PA. This includes overseeing the culinary team, managing menu planning, food ordering and scheduling, and ensuring that our dining operations consistently exceed client expectations. With a focus on quality, cost-effective management, and customer satisfaction, this role will oversee a café, dining hall, coffee shop, and catering services. Catering experience and a strong background in menu planning are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee food ordering, menu planning, scheduling, and staffing of hourly associates with an emphasis on efficient, quality service.
  • Plan and execute catering events, including upscale pop-up catering services, with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity in menu offerings.
  • Ensure proper staffing for all shifts, including weekend brunches and dinner services. Manage and schedule the hourly team.
  • Develop diverse and culturally rich menus.
  • Menu planning is a key component of this role.
  • Manage budgets, food cost controls, and financial reporting. Strong financial and budgetary skills are essential.
  • Serve as the primary culinary contact for clients. Maintain open communication regarding menu preferences, catering events, and service needs.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to the culinary team, ensuring high standards for food quality, presentation, and cleanliness are consistently met.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP and OSHA) and internal quality control standards.
  • Oversee daily operations of a café and dining hall.
  • Participate in the preparation and service of food items as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Heavy culinary experience, particularly in a catering environment. Catering experience, especially with pop-up events, is highly preferred.
  • Strong menu planning skills is especially important in this role to ensure a variety of culturally diverse and appealing meals.
  • Experience in scheduling and managing a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Catering experience is ideal, particularly with upscale events.
  • Experience in a K-12 school environment setting preferred.
  • Ability to work with a diverse team and clientele.
  • Must be available and flexible, with the ability to work weekends as needed

Apply to CulinArt today!

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates At CulinArt 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

Associates 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.

Req ID: 1410603

CulinArt Sector

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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