Job Title : Food Service Director - East Washington School Corporation

Job Location : New Pekin, IN

Full-Time Onsite

Our Award Winning Client, a nationally recognized leader in food service management, is seeking a Food Service Director for the East Washington School Corporation in New Pekin, IN.

This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences to students and staff.

Job Description :

As the Food Service Director, you will oversee all aspects of dining operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food services that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.

You will lead a team, develop dining solutions, and manage resources to achieve financial goals and operational excellence.

Your role will include :

Job Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Development :

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams to maximize performance and engagement.
• Recruit, assess, train, and manage team members.
• Reward and recognize employee contributions.

Operational Excellence :

• Develop and execute dining solutions aligned with client needs and tastes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Implement cost controls and manage resources to achieve budgetary goals.

Client Relationship & Communication :

• Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.
• Maintain effective client and customer relations at all levels.

Financial Performance :

• Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage, and labor.
• Achieve food and labor targets to maximize profitability.
• Ensure completion and maintenance of financial statements.

Productivity & Efficiency :

• Implement and maintain operational initiatives for labor and food efficiency.
• Drive value through efficient operations and profit management.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of food service experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years of management experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport.
• Previous experience in contract food service preferred.

Technical Skills :

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of food service operations and regulations.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.

Note : Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed.

We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.