Dir, Dining Services Sr

DIR, DINING SERVICES SR – Gainesville, FLA

Position Title
: DIR, DINING SERVICES SR

Location
:
Gainesville, FLA

Salary
: $95,000.00 - $

Unidine is an industry leading hospitality food service group, driven by exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary.

That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award‑winning team!

The Sr. Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day food service operations. You will manage and lead a team of employees, be responsible for managing client relationships, profitability of the account, and talent development.

• Operate the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent.
• Ensure that the food that is offered is of superior quality.
• Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with guests and clients as well as other departments within the community.
• Promote the professional growth and development of the entire team.
• Foster strong inter‑departmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of additional experience.
• Minimum of five years of proven leadership expertise.
• Two to four years of direct food service operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
• Strong 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.
• Serv Safe® certified a plus.
• Must be forward‑thinking, proactive and the face of the company.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

Unidine maintains a drug‑free workplace.