Director of Dining Services - Masters Academy International

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Salary: $90000 - $115000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A

Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice – we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person , creating community through great food and programming, and doing what’s right , every time.

We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for leading all aspects of dining operations at Masters Academy International—New England’s first and only academy integrating elite athletic training with top-tier academics for approximately 500-700 students in grades 6–12. The role ensures exceptional service, food quality, and client satisfaction while overseeing daily operations, financial performance, and a high-performing team. Serving a community dedicated to developing future‑ready student‑athletes, the Director builds strong relationships with school partners and creates a welcoming dining experience that supports the academy’s commitment to excellence in sport, school, and life. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands‑on leader passionate about food service, team development, and enhancing the overall campus experience for students, faculty, and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team(s) at a large account or multiple accounts, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client, students, and community

• Drives and develops self and team at the account(s) towards building strong relationships with client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, engagement, etc.)

• May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community

• Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications, while gathering input from the team and partners

• Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability

• Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the FISD team within the community; attends key client and community events

• Ensures client(s) needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account(s), find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed

• Supports functional areas including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary

• Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)

• Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time

• Champions development within the account and has a full understanding of all roles within the operation; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account

• Owns the financial results for the account, and works to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes

• Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management

• Is well-versed in foodservice management with proven track record of success, ideally in K-12 foodservice

• Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen

• Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills

• Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software

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Associates at Flik Independent School Dining 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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik Independent School Dinning maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1537816

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STEPHANIE FREER

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