Director of Dining Services - Corporate Dining (NYC)

Director Of Dining Services

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A!

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.

• 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.

Req ID: 1574401

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA