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DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$75–80K/yr
Location
Melbourne, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Director of Dining Services leads the successful operation of a food service account, managing department staff and overseeing service, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and client-related activities. The role includes budget management, associate hiring and development, and oversight of food preparation and service. The stated salary is $75,000–$80,000, with bonus and benefits offered.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Foodservice Operations ManagementInventory and Purchasing ControlFood and Catering TrendsQuality ControlProductionSanitationFood Cost ControlsFood PresentationP&L AccountabilityContract-Managed ServicesSupervisionLeadershipManagementCoachingCommunicationFinancial SkillsBudgetingAccountingComputational SkillsComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeEmailInternet

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Food Services or RelatedAssociate's Plus Four Years Related Experience5+ Years Foodservice ManagementServSafe Certified

Benefits

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

Full job description

Culinary Services Group

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus + Benefits offered

Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a top 50, fast-growing food service management company serving senior care, hospital, and behavioral health communities. We’re rooted in the belief that empowering our teams leads to exceptional service and better outcomes for those we serve. At CSG, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture built on integrity, where your contributions are valued and growth, development, and impact are part of every role.

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services 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 Dining Services. 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; including care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), 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 problems

  • Prepares 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 /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 CSG today!

Team Members at CSG are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Flexible 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

Team members 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\_CCL.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\_CCL.pdf

Culinary Services Group is an equal opportunity employer. At CSG, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

CSG maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1587241

Culinary Services Group

JON DAVIS

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,123 open Food Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–80K/yr
  • US median$60–73K/yr562 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 15% above the US median midpoint ($67K) — in the middle half of Food Service Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 61 open Food Service Manager jobs in Florida and 1,123 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Food Service Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (690 postings).
Education
27 of the 1,123 open Food Service Manager jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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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