Director OF DINING Services - Purchase College - Purchase, NY

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES – Purchase College, NY

Compensation: $80,000 – $82,000 per year

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

We are Chartwells Higher Education, a leading provider of student dining services. As Director of Dining Services at Purchase College, you will advise and support the day‑to‑day operations and financial success of campus food service locations. You will ensure compliance with contract guidelines, health department regulations, and company standards while maintaining high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation.

• Supervise hiring, training, and development of staff to uphold excellence in service and food quality.
• Maintain client and customer satisfaction by ensuring food quality and customer service standards are met consistently.
• Prepare and complete all vital daily, weekly, and financial reports, including food and labor cost data.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety standards to guarantee the health and safety of customers.
• Foster strong client relationships to align programs with objectives and drive retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient dining service operations.

• Associate degree preferred.
• Five or more years of operational food‑service management experience.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing, and presentation.
• Strong leadership abilities with validated experience in supervising and developing staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Outstanding customer service skills with dedication to high standards of quality.
• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial reports.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Computer proficiency.
• Serv Safe® Certified.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave.

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA and is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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 essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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