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SNR. DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES - Georgia

Compass Group, North America

Madison, WIJob$110–125K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$110–125K/yr
Location
Madison, WI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Sr. Director of Dining Services oversees day-to-day foodservice operations, leads employees, manages client relationships and account profitability, and develops talent. The role is responsible for operating within the approved budget, ensuring food quality, directing safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs, and integrating dining services with the facility’s operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leadership, nice to haveFoodservice Operations Management, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to havePurchasing, nice to haveFood and Catering Trends, nice to haveQuality Control, nice to haveFood Production, nice to haveSanitation, nice to haveFood Cost Controls, nice to haveFood Presentation, nice to haveP&L Accountability, nice to haveContract-Managed Services, nice to haveForward Thinking, nice to haveProactivity, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience, nice to have5+ Years Leadership Experience, nice to have2-4 Years Foodservice Management, nice to haveServSafe Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Compass One

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Salary: $110k - $125k

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

The Sr. Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing the day to day Foodservice operations. You will manage and lead a team of employees, and also be responsible for managing client relationships, profitability of the account, and talent development.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Operates the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent

  • Ensures that the food offered to the client is of superior quality

  • Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs

  • Maintains excellent relationships with clients as well as other departments within the community

  • Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team

  • Fosters strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of additional experience

  • Minimum of five years of Proven Leadership expertise

  • Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control

  • Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

  • ServSafe® certified a plus

  • Must be forward thinking, proactive and the face of the Company

Apply to Compass Group today!

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Personal Leave

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID: 1589669

Compass One

WENDY GRAY

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How this job compares

Set against the 504 open Dining Services Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–125K/yr
  • US median$85–100K/yr409 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 27% above the US median midpoint ($93K) — in the top quarter of Dining Services Director salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Dining Services Director jobs in Wisconsin and 504 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Dining Services Director postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median (86 postings).
Education
7 of the 504 open Dining Services Director jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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