Director of Dining Services

HIRING NOW!! Director of Dining Services - Canisius University - with Compass-USA The Director of Dining Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is ready to take on their next challenge in the Higher Education Food & Beverage dining programs This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost cost-effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice-related activities, including care (retail, cafeteria, catering, etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.Canisius University is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, NY.. It was founded in 1870 by Jesuits from Germany and is named after St. Peter CanisiusCanisius University offers over 100 undergraduate majors and minors, and around 34 masters and certificate programs.Salary: $62,000 - $70,000...*based on skill, experience, and work history Key Responsibilities:Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service DepartmentOversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the accountInterviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problemsPrepares and manages annual budgetUtilize 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 controlPreferred Qualifications:Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and controlStrong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationPrevious P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirableStrong supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skillsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levelsExcellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skillsProficient computer skills to include: various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, email, and the InternetServSafe® CertifiedApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal Leave

Created: 2025-06-05