Director of Dining Services at Bistro Café - Thousand Oaks, CA

Director of Dining Services

Bistro Café | Thousand Oaks, CA

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000 annually (DOE) Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years of foodservice management experience

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all dining operations at the Bistro Café in Thousand Oaks. This role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and high levels of client and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with peer Directors and Regional Management. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, compliance, and meeting operational deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to salaried managers and hourly associates
• Direct and coordinate all dining service operations, including cafeteria, retail, and catering
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards (HACCP, OSHA)
• Oversee staffing activities including hiring, training, performance management, and corrective actions
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets with accountability for financial performance
• Monitor purchasing, inventory control, labor management, and cost containment
• Complete required operational and financial reporting using company systems (inventory, cash, payroll, production)
• Collaborate effectively with Regional Management and peer Directors of Dining Services
• Maintain consistent compliance with safety, accounting, training, and operational deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, customers, and associates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of foodservice management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or related field preferred or Associate's degree with 4+ years of related experience
• 5–7 years of operational leadership experience preferred
• Previous P&L or contract-managed foodservice experience preferred
• Strong financial, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ServSafe® Certification required or ability to obtain

Apply to Eurest today!

Associates at Eurest 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.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.