DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES - Doane University - CRETE, NE - Compass Group Careers
Crete, NE
About the Job
Position Title: DIR, DINING SERVICES II - Doane University - CRETE, NE
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
As the Director of Dining Services at FRESH IDEAS on the beautiful campus of DOANE UNIVERSITY, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and nourishing environment for students, faculty, and staff. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing all aspects of residential food service operations while elevating the campus dining experience.
Crete is a welcoming city with a blend of history, culture, and modern amenities. Its educational institutions, cultural diversity, and strong community spirit make it a notable place in the region. Crete boasts a vibrant community life, with active civic organizations, clubs, and a strong sense of local pride. The city hosts events such as the Saline County Fair and other community gatherings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains excellent relationships with the client
- Ensures that the food offered to the client, customers, and employees of the operation is of superior quality
- Guarantees management team and associate training and development
- Drives profitability of the account
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Experience in CAMPUS/UNIVERSITY food service is required
- BS Hospitality degree preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices preferred
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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.