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DIR, DINING SERVICES - Education Food Service Management, WI

Compass Group, North America

Milwaukee, WIJob$90–100K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–100K/yr
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Compass Group seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead dining operations for a premiere education account in the Waukesha, Wisconsin area. The role includes strategic planning, operational excellence, team development, budget ownership, cost control, and client relationships. The director must be willing to support business within 45 miles of the location. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, as is strong knowledge of high-volume food production and catering trends.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Foodservice ManagementHigh-Volume Food ProductionCatering TrendsP&L AccountabilityContract-Managed ServicesLeadershipCommunicationComputer Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Food Services, Management, Hospitality, or Culinary or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Foodservice Management Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Compass Corporate

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus incentive up to 20%, Medical, dental & vision insurance, PTO, 401K

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

Are you an energetic leader with a passion for transforming dining experiences? We're seeking a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead our team in delivering outstanding service and unforgettable culinary adventures for our premiere Education account in the Waukesha, WI area. From strategic planning to operational excellence, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting the future of our dining services.

Must be willing to support business within 45 miles of this location*

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of frontline associates.

  • Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.

  • Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.

  • Own the annual budget and control costs optimally.

  • Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

  • Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.

  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality /Culinary preferred or equivalent experience.**

  • Five plus years of foodservice management experience.

  • Strong knowledge of high-volume food production and (catering trends) is preferred.

  • Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.

  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

  • Proficiency in computer skills.

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: 1587310

Compass Corporate

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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How this job compares

Set against the 444 open Food Service Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–100K/yr
  • US median$74–84K/yr298 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 23% above the US median midpoint ($78K) — in the middle half of Food Service Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 444 open Food Service Management jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Food Service Management postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (323 postings).
Education
10 of the 444 open Food Service Management jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 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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