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

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title :  DIR, DINING SERVICES - Drury University- Springfield, MO

Pay Grade :  14

Reports To : District Manager

Salary :   $77,000-82,000

Relocation Assistance

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!

Job Summary

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 :

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. 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 Fresh Ideas  are offered many fantastic benefits.

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.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.