Director Of Dining Services
Compass Group (Central Mississippi, Mississippi)

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Compass Group, The Americas Division is the nation’s largest contract foodservice and hospitality provider, with over 160,000 associates throughout the United States, Latin America, and Canada and revenues of $7.7 billion. 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. 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. Play a key role in our future success.

Want to influence a generation?  How about just working in a place where you know you make a difference.  Try one of our 4000 public and private school locations managed by Chartwells School Dining Services.  That’s about 1.6 million young students we provide meals and food service for each day. 

School meals have drastically changed since you were in grade school and we need skilled managers implementing our mission of emphasizing Eat. Learn. Live. 

Eat - the growing minds and bodies of school aged children require nutritious food.  Learn - school is not just about learning from a textbook, it’s about equipping students with the knowledge it takes to make Balanced Choices every day.

Live - what it’s all about; live a life that is both happy and successful. 

Eat. Learn. Live exemplifies Chartwells’ promise and philosophy that nourishing students is not only our business; it’s our commitment to the communities in which we serve.  Chartwells is a diverse family of dedicated food and nutrition specialist serving the academic community.  We deliver customized solutions that benefit our partners through innovative programs.

We seek individuals who not only care about children, but also have the skills and experience to manage a business.  With a strong team we continue to develop programs that contribute to our mission, which ultimately results in success for our partners in education.  Children are our future; be a part of tomorrow, be a part of Chartwells.

So where can you find real opportunities? With us, naturally.

Job Description

Director of Dining Services

Chartwells is looking for a Director located in Columbus, Mississippi to oversee a school district.  You will be resonisble for managing all financials with the approved budget, while providing the Client with the maximum value for the dollars spent. You will ensure that the food offered to the students, faculty, guests and employees of the community is of superior quality. Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.  Maintain excellent relationships with students, faculty, guests and Client as well as other departments within the community. Promote the professional growth and development of the entire team. 

Recipe to Succeed:  

Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skillsGood communication skills both written and verbalAbility to communicate on various levels to include management, students, client, associate and departmental levelsKnowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practicesProficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the InternetPrepares all required District, State and USDA reports.Insure compliance by all serving and production sites of all CRE Review
standards, audits the school offices on the approval procedures for Free
and Reduced Price Meal applications, and coordinates verification of same.Provides, with District approval, catering services for school and
community events.

Necessary Ingredients:  

B.S. Degree in Food Service Management and/or equivalent years of experienceMinimum of three (3) to five (5) years of School dining experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training Three (3) to five (5) years of direct foodservice operational management experience, with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable ServSafe® certified a plus

Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group, The Americas Division, 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 industry

Compass Group, The Americas Division, 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. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V