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Meriwether Godsey, Inc.

Director of Dining Services

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive pay
meals
leadership support
Development
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Job Description

Meriwether Godsey is a distinguished dining services company recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the food service industry. With a strong presence in the Greater Washington, DC area, Meriwether Godsey specializes in delivering exceptional dining experiences through a focus on quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction. The company operates a variety of food service accounts including corporate dining, educational institutions, and catering for special events, all designed to provide fresh, local, and thoughtfully prepared meals. Known for fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative work environment, Meriwether Godsey encourages professional growth and development while setting the standard for hospitality... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 workplace safety standards
  • ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferred
  • application and promotion of current food trends
  • proficiency and knowledge of sustainable practices

Job Qualifications

  • 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, college campus dining management a plus
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Support account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently and reflect the MG brand
  • Support account-based 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 teams in preparing meals while embracing fresh, local, and scratch
  • support and/or manage menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices
  • Support high-end catering, including booking, planning, execution, and communication
  • 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, and performance monitoring

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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