Assistant Director of Dining Services

Job Description

Job Description

Meriwether Godsey is looking for an Assistant Director of Dining Services at a boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 in Newtown, PA. Our ideal candidate has strong culinary and management skills, a vision for excellence, as well as a passion and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity.

What the Assistant Director will do:

• Support account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently and reflect the MG brand.

• Support all cost control practices via advanced planning and costing activities and management/department budget adherence.

• Lead by example; engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.

• Assist in leading teams in preparing meals while embracing fresh, local, scratch, support, and/or managing menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices.

• Support high-end catering, including booking, planning, execution, and communication.

• Oversee daily operations of an on-campus student cafe and snack shop, ensuring efficient service.

• 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.

• Support personnel-related functions, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, growth and development of team members, performance monitoring, and training.

What the Assistant Director will need:

• Associate's Degree or similar discipline, or 3-4 years of related experience in contract dining/college campus dining management experience

• ServSafe® Certification, principles of food production techniques

• Principles of information technology to include email, internet, Microsoft Office products, accounting and timekeeping software, and HR management Systems.

• 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

• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices

• A passion for great food, incredible customer service, and superior catering presentation and event management skills.

What the Assistant Director will get:

• Competitive Pay, Meals, Leadership Support & Development, and Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

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 Philadelphia, PA market!

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