DINING SERVICES MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICE - PATTERSON, NJ

DINING SERVICES MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICE - PATTERSON, NJ Chartwells K12's goal is to ensure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier by serving food kids love and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience. Job Summary Summary: As a Dining Services Manager, you will manage a team of food service professionals and be responsible for the overall service in the main dining room as well as special functions. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining interdepartmental relations and integrating the dining service department with the facility plan of operation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee dining services operations of a medium to large volume location. Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner. Assist with profit and loss and budgeting as it pertains to this account. Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food. Be primarily involved in meal services in a seated dining room setting, including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities. Assist with the rollout of new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team. Assist with the preparation of quarterly reports for client presentation. Work with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality. Communicate with the culinary department to ensure the food programs reflect the vision of the company. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 2 years of food service management experience. Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations. Waited table and catering experience is preferred. Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. Communication skills both written and verbal. Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills. Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet. ServSafe Certification is preferred. Associate’s degree is preferred. 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. Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical 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 Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Personal Leave #J-18808-Ljbffr