A Fresh Approach To Great Results.
The successful candidate will be responsible in maintaining established costs and quality standards to ensure superior service and to maximize profits. Requires working independently with direct line to Client. Conduct safety, sanitation and maintenance programs. Maintain excellent relationships with employees, guests and Client. Promote the professional growth and development of the entire team. In addition, the Foodservice Director will foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Recipe to Succeed:
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
- Interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees and managers
- Participate in employee meetings and training programs
- Maintain food cost while ensuring quality standards
- Manage purchasing and inventory controls
- Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Necessary Ingredients:
- Bachelors degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- 6-8 years upscale food service experience, including 5 years at the management level
- Assist the Director of Dining Services in providing leadership & direction to the team in alignment with company goals and objectives
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
- Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
- Food purchasing, food costs and inventory control
- Prepare and monitor budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts
- Menu planning in consultation with Chefs
- Knowledge of cash register, cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
- Knowledge of basic work area operations and procedures
- Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
- Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
- Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
- Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it's our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential.
Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industryDon
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Job ID: LW07291550704