DIRECTOR DINING CAMPUS FOOD SERVICE - Drury University- Springfield, MO

Director Dining Services

Fresh Ideas is hiring an energetic and growth-minded Director Dining Services on the beautiful campus of Drury University. In this key leadership role, you are responsible for the success of the food service team. Our partnership in campus dining is to create a welcoming and nourishing environment for students, faculty, and staff. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing all aspects of residential campus dining operations (including catering) while elevating the food service experience.

The Springfield area has plenty of outdoor activities and trails via Ozark Greenways, plus parks and nature-centers. Living near Drury University in Springfield, Missouri offers a wonderful blend of small-town charm with urban convenience. For someone who loves exploring food, the area is a surprising gem. The Greater Springfield Farmers' Market is a true "producer only" market, vendors must personally grow what they sell. The Farmers Market of the Ozarks at Farmers Park features farm-fresh goods, artisan items, public art, trails, and community-green space. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts which hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, dance and more. If you like exploring local flavors, cooking with fresh ingredients, and being part of a lively but manageable city scene, Springfield offers a nice mix.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintains excellent relationships with the client, customers and students / faculty
• Ensures that the food offered to the our guests is of superior quality
• Drives profitability of the account $2 million MV
• Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food
• Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
• Roll out new culinary programs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Management team and associate training and development

Qualifications :

Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!