What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES -Midland University Campus Dining Food Services- FREMONT, NE position at Fresh Ideas?
Location: Fremont, NE
Salary: $85,000-95,000
Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.
Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.
Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!
Job Summary
FRESH IDEAS is hiring an energetic and growth-minded Director of Dining Services, on the beautiful campus of MIDLAND UNIVERSITY in Fremont, NE. In this food services leadership role, you are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for the University dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality.
Moving to Fremont, Nebraska can feel like a refreshing new chapter—small enough to be welcoming, yet big enough to offer convenience and opportunity. The city blends historic charm with modern growth, featuring a walkable downtown, friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to parks, lakes, and trails. Many newcomers appreciate Fremont’s strong sense of community, supported by local events, schools, and small businesses that make it easy to feel at home. Its location—just a short drive from Omaha—adds the benefit of nearby city amenities while maintaining a quieter, more relaxed lifestyle.
If you’re a foodie looking for a place with charm, comfort, and genuinely good eats, Fremont, Nebraska might surprise you in all the right ways. The town blends small-city warmth with a food scene that’s full of local personality—family-run diners serving homemade breakfasts, authentic Mexican kitchens with bold flavors, and cozy grills where chefs craft hearty Midwestern classics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests and client as well as other departments
- Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food
- Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
- Roll out new culinary programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred
- Three to five years of foodservice operation experience
- High volume production and catering experience is essential
- Previous experience managing a budget
- Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
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.
Associates at Fresh Ideas 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 for paid time off benefits information.
Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
