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DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR - RESIDENTIAL DINING - FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY I - JUPITER CAMPUS

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$75–85K/yr
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Residential Dining Services Director leads the operation of residential dining at Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter Campus. The role oversees foodservice activities, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and client-related work, while managing staff and the account budget. The director is responsible for efficient, cost-effective operations that meet or exceed expectations and for maintaining food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and safety standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Foodservice Operations Management, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to havePurchasing, nice to haveFoodservice Trend Knowledge, nice to haveQuality Control, nice to haveFood Production, nice to haveSanitation, nice to haveFood Cost Control, nice to haveFood Presentation, nice to haveSupervision, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveManagement, nice to haveCoaching, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveFinancial Analysis, nice to haveBudgeting, nice to haveAccounting, nice to haveComputational Skills, nice to haveComputer Skills, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveEmail, nice to haveInternet, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Food Services Technology or Related Field or Associate's Plus Four Years Related Experience, nice to haveFive to Seven Years Foodservice Management Experience, nice to haveP&L Accountability or Contract-Managed Service Experience, nice to haveServSafe Certification, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

Location: FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY / JUPITER CAMPUS

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

The Residential Dining Services Director is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of the Residential Dining Services at Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter Campus . The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice-related activities; quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department

  • Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account

  • Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problemsPrepares and manages annual budget

  • Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.

  • Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control

  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications :

  • B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred

  • Five to seven 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

  • Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable

  • Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels

  • Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills

  • Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet

  • ServSafe® Certified

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

Chartwells Higher Education 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsHED.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\_ChartwellsHED.pdf

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

Req ID: 1585250

Chartwells HE

SHARON MCNEELEY

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How this job compares

Set against the 430 open Dining Services Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–85K/yr
  • Florida median$110–120K/yr25 salary ranges
  • US median$85–100K/yr341 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 30% below the Florida median midpoint ($115K) — in the lowest quarter of Dining Services Director salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Dining Services Director jobs in Florida and 430 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Dining Services Director postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median (87 postings).
Education
7 of the 430 open Dining Services Director jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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