Director of Dining Services - Corporate Dining (NYC)

Director Of Dining Services - Corporate Dining (NYC)

The Director of Dining Services, reporting directly to the Vice President of Operational Excellence, holds duties related to the day-to-day operations of a designated client account. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, strong operational leadership and staff management skills, and a superior relationship-building ability.

In this role, you will be assigned to various client accounts primarily in the NYC region and may support day to day operations or a number of strategic initiatives; new account start-ups, client/management transitions, etc. If you are a dynamic foodservice leader with strong business etiquette, you consistently enjoy new challenges and projects, and are looking to grow your management career, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages day to day operations of an account
• Maintains excellent relationships with customers, guests and Client as well as other departments
• Oversees P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
• Conducts HR functions including hiring, progressive counseling, terminations
• Oversees scheduling, payroll and team training
• Works with the Chef and management team to ensure top-quality food
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of complex foodservice operation experience
• High volume production and catering experience, preferred
• Previous experience managing a budget
• Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits including 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.