Culinary Operations Director CAMPUS DINING - Gillette Community College- GILLETTE, WY

Director Of Dining Services

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories. Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests. 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!

The Director of Dining Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial food service operator who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position with FRESH IDEAS (a Compass Group company) is directly responsible for the successful operation of Campus Dining Services at Gillette Community College. The Director ensures client, customer service / satisfaction with efficient cost-effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice-related activities across campus dining.

Living in Gillette, Wyoming offers a unique blend of small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and economic opportunity. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Gillette's access to the Black Hills and Bighorn Mountains, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping. The city boasts over 30 parks and a robust recreation center featuring indoor pools, a climbing wall, and fitness facilities. Gillette offers a surprisingly diverse and vibrant food scene, blending classic American comfort food with international flavors and local specialties.

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
• Utilizes 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 :

About Compass Group : Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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. 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.