Position Title: DIR, DINING SERVICES - Principia College - ELSAH, ILReports To: REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIRECTORSalary: $80,000-90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: $15K relocation assistance, 401K match, excellent benefits, HOLIDAY PAY + PTO
Job SummaryFRESH IDEAS is hiring a dynamic and energetic
CAMPUS DINING Food Service DIRECTOR at Principia College in Elsah, IL. In this key leadership role, you are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for the campus dining account and catering. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality.
Living in Elsah offers the best of peaceful small-town living with convenient access to city amenities. Historic Elsah is known for its charm, walkability, friendly atmosphere, and beautiful natural surroundings. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Mississippi River, scenic trails, and recreational opportunities, while downtown St. Louis is just 45 minutes away, offering professional sports, entertainment, shopping, and an incredible culinary scene. Principia College takes great pride in its commitment to sustainability, earning the prestigious Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) Gold Partner designation as one of only 14 institutions in Illinois to achieve 100% pre- and post-consumer composting. For a foodservice leader passionate about fresh food, sustainability, and creating an exceptional campus dining experience, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The region features a mix of farm-to-table influences, locally sourced produce, artisan foods, wineries, breweries, farmers markets, and community food festivals. Seasonal farmers markets throughout the area showcase fresh fruits and vegetables, locally raised products, baked goods, specialty foods, and handmade items, creating opportunities to connect with local growers and enjoy the best of the region's harvest.
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
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.
