Director of Dining- Operational Excellence

Restaurant Associates Position Title: Director of Dining- Operational Excellence Pay 13 Reports To: VP, Operational ExcellenceSalary: $90,000 - $105,000Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work in 2021, This is RA !Job SummaryThe Director of Dining Services, reporting directly to the Vice President of Operational Excellence, holds duties related to day-to-day operations of a designated client account. This position entails a need for excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, strong operational leadership and staff management skills and someone who is a superior relationship builder. In this role, you will be assigned to various client accounts primarily in the NYC region and may support day to day operations or a number of strategic initiatives; new account start-ups, clientmanagement transitions, etc. If you are a dynamic foodservice leader with strong business etiquette, you consistently enjoy new challenges and projects, and are looking to grow your management career, this is the opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: Manages day to day operations of an accountMaintains excellent relationships with customers, guests and Client as well as other departmentsOversees P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the accountConducts HR functions including hiring, progressive counseling, terminationsOversees scheduling, payroll and team trainingWorks with the Chef and management team to ensure top quality foodRolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team Preferred Qualifications: BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferredFive years of foodservice operation experienceHigh volume production and catering experience is essentialPrevious experience managing a budgetDesire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company Apply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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. Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by sitestate)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates may also be eligible for paid andor 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. Req ID: 1401003Restaurant Associates Leah Curry [[req_classification]]

Created: 2025-02-20