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Director of Dining Services

Job in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, 60208, USA
Listing for: Flik Hospitality Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Catering, Food & Beverage
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isnt merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: 85000 - 90000 / year

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isnt merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As the Director of Dining Services
, youll take ownership of a high-quality dining operation, leading the team, building a strong client partnership, and ensuring an exceptional experience for every guest. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the operation while also driving the financial and strategic success of the account.

Youll partner closely with culinary leadership to deliver innovative food programs, develop a high-performing team, and continuously look for ways to elevate the dining experience.

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for the overall success of the account, including daily operations, team leadership, client relations, financial performance, and culinary programming. This role requires a collaborative, highly visible leader who can balance exceptional hospitality with strong business results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily dining operations and create a positive, high-performing team culture.
  • Hire, train, coach, motivate, and develop associates and managers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, guests, and internal partners.
  • Partner with the Chef and culinary team on menu development and execution of high-quality food programs.
  • Own account P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and overall financial performance.
  • Oversee high-volume food production, catering, and special events.
  • Lead new culinary programs, service initiatives, and operational improvements.
  • Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, hospitality, sanitation, and guest experience.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial results.
  • Serve as a trusted partner to the client and proactively respond to changing business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of progressive food service management experience.
  • High-volume food production and catering experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience managing budgets, P&L, labor, and financial performance.
  • Strong team leadership, coaching, and development skills.
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
  • Hands-on,…
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