Director, Dining Services - K12 - Ridgefield Schools - Ridgefield, Wa

We are seeking a passionate Director of Dining Services to oversee food services for our premiere account at Ridgefield School district located in Ridgefield, WA. Ridgefield is situated 20 miles north of Vancouver, Washington, this district has four schools, serving a student body of 3,800 and supported by a team of 22 service associates. The program is meticulously administered, providing high-quality food and services to our valued stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated professional committed to upholding and enhancing the standards of our program. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation for K12 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 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 Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
• Five plus years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Strong knowledge of food 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