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Director of Dining Services - Corporate Dining (NYC)

Compass Group, North America

Multiple U.S. locationsJob$95–105K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$95–105K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Director of Dining Services oversees day-to-day operations for designated client accounts, primarily in the NYC region, and may support account start-ups, client or management transitions, and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President of Operational Excellence, the role manages account operations, customer and client relationships, budgets, staffing, and food quality. The posting seeks a foodservice leader who enjoys new challenges and projects and wants to grow a management career.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationMultitaskingOperational LeadershipStaff ManagementRelationship BuildingComplex Foodservice OperationsHigh-Volume ProductionCateringBudget ManagementBusiness Etiquette

Qualifications

Five Years of Foodservice Operations ExperienceHigh-Volume Production and Catering ExperiencePrevious Budget Management Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: [[title]]

Salary: $95,000-$105,000/Yr.

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

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 !

Job Summary:

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 Comop-notchpany 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

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

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

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

Req ID: 1574401

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,633 open Account Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–105K/yr
  • Oregon median$89–130K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$90–125K/yr2,816 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 13% below the Oregon median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Account Manager salary ranges in Oregon.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 56 open Account Manager jobs in Oregon and 4,633 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oregon
Experience
Account Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (3,640 postings).
Education
1,254 of the 4,633 open Account Manager jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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