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Compass Group, North America DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES- LYON COLLEGE - BATESVILLE, AR in Batesville, Arkansas
Fresh Ideas
Position Title: DIR, DINING SERVICES II- LYON COLLEGE - BATESVILLE, AR
Pay Grade: 13
Reports To:
Salary: $70-80K
Other Forms of Compensation:
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
Working as the Director of Dining Services you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day Foodservice operations on the campus of LYONS COLLEGE. You will manage and lead a team of FRESH IDEAS employees and you will be responsible for managing client relationships, profitability of the account, and talent development.
Batesville is home to Lyon College, known for its picturesque campus and community events, including the annual Scottish Festival. Batesville is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. The town offers numerous recreational activities such as hiking, canoeing, caving, and fishing. The White River provides a scenic backdrop for many of these activities, and Riverside Park is a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The town is known for its vibrant community events. It hosts the Ozark Foothills FilmFest and the Arkansas Scottish Festival. Batesville also transforms into the "Christmas Capital of Arkansas" every winter, featuring the White River Wonderland with millions of lights, carriage rides, ice skating, and more!
Key Responsibilities:
Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
Maintains excellent relationships with the client
Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food for the students
Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the Chartwells marketing and culinary teams
Acts as a liaison between Fresh Ideas, the school administration, staff, students and the community
Preferred Qualifications:
A.S. or equivalent experience
Three to five years of foodservice management experience required
School dining experience preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Financial and business acumen
Excellent communication skills
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.
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