Director of Dining Services

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $95000 - $105000 /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 isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

 

 

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for a dining account, ensuring high-quality food, strong client relationships, and excellent guest experiences. This role leads and develops a team of associates while partnering closely with the culinary and management teams to support daily service, catering, financial performance, and new program rollouts.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dining operations, ensuring service standards, food quality, and guest satisfaction are consistently met.
• Manage and develop associates while fostering a positive, service-focused team culture.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, guests, clients, and internal departments.
• Partner with the Chef and management team on menu planning, culinary execution, and food quality.
• Oversee account financials, including P&L, budgeting, cost controls, and operational performance.
• Support high-volume production, catering, and special events as needed.
• Roll out new culinary programs and operational initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, food safety, sanitation, and account expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of foodservice operations management experience.
• High-volume production and catering experience required.
• Previous experience managing budgets, P&L, labor, and cost controls.
• Strong client relationship, leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Desire to learn and grow with a leading foodservice company.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Flik Hospitality 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

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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. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Req ID: 1580397

Flik Hospitality Group 

Kristan McIntosh 

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