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Director of Dining Services

Meriwether Godsey
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Director of Dining Services responsible for leading all dining, retail, and catering operations at a beautiful college preparatory school in the Northern Virginia area.

What The Director Of Dining Services Will Do

  • Manage all account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently and reflect the MG brand
  • Lead all phases of financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to set, monitor, and achieve operating and financial goals
  • Lead by example; engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
  • Lead team in preparing meal production while embracing fresh, local, scratch; oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices
  • Deliver high-end catering; oversee booking, planning, execution, and communication related to all campus catered events, as well as any off-campus events.
  • Foster an inclusive environment for all staff and guests; maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships.
  • Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
  • Lead all personnel decisions, to include recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and firing, growth, and development of team members, and performance monitoring.

What The Director Of Dining Services Will Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of related experience
  • 5 Years experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining experience
  • Participative management style and excellent leadership skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Account and Project Management Skills
  • Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation and overall workplace safety standards.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships.
  • ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred
  • Application and promotion of current food trends
  • Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices

What The Director Of Dining Services Will Get

  • Competitive Pay
  • Meals Provided
  • Uniforms
  • Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental) & More

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others.

Enjoy a small, community-focused environment where you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills, and your career opportunities with a value-based company. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northern Virginia market!

Meriwether Godsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace

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