
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00
Benefits
competitive pay
meals
leadership support
Leadership development
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Job Description
Meriwether Godsey is a leading hospitality company dedicated to setting the standard for exceptional food service and hospitality experiences in the Philadelphia market. Known for its commitment to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction, Meriwether Godsey operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy environment. The company takes pride in its diverse and inclusive culture, emphasizing the importance of promoting equity and fostering an environment where both employees and guests feel valued and respected. Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement, making it an attractive place for professionals passionate about the food and hospitality industry to thrive. The company values innovation and sustainability, integrating fresh, local, and scratch-made food practices into all its operations.
The Director of Dining Services at Meriwether Godsey plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the food production program and special events. This position requires a leader with strong culinary and management skills, a creative vision for excellence, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion and possesses a strategic mindset to support the company’s goals in financial planning, operations, and team development. This role involves managing high-end catering services, menu development, purchasing, and production in alignment with current food trends and sustainable practices. The Director of Dining Services is expected to foster a collaborative team environment, providing ongoing coaching and support to direct reports and team members to ensure exceptional service and client satisfaction.
This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as meals and leadership development opportunities. The work environment is dynamic, encouraging innovation and a client-focused approach. The Director of Dining Services will ensure that all food service operations maintain the highest safety and sanitation standards in accordance with HACCP regulations. Additionally, the role supports personnel functions such as recruitment, interviewing, hiring, professional growth, and performance monitoring. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with extensive experience in contract food service operations, high-end catering management, and campus dining looking to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry while advancing their career at a reputable and inclusive company.
The Director of Dining Services at Meriwether Godsey plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the food production program and special events. This position requires a leader with strong culinary and management skills, a creative vision for excellence, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion and possesses a strategic mindset to support the company’s goals in financial planning, operations, and team development. This role involves managing high-end catering services, menu development, purchasing, and production in alignment with current food trends and sustainable practices. The Director of Dining Services is expected to foster a collaborative team environment, providing ongoing coaching and support to direct reports and team members to ensure exceptional service and client satisfaction.
This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as meals and leadership development opportunities. The work environment is dynamic, encouraging innovation and a client-focused approach. The Director of Dining Services will ensure that all food service operations maintain the highest safety and sanitation standards in accordance with HACCP regulations. Additionally, the role supports personnel functions such as recruitment, interviewing, hiring, professional growth, and performance monitoring. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with extensive experience in contract food service operations, high-end catering management, and campus dining looking to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry while advancing their career at a reputable and inclusive company.
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
- ability to foster client relationships
- 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
- will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination, exemptions available upon request
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, prior independent day school dining management highly preferred
- participative management style and excellent leadership skills
- strong communication and presentation skills
- ability to foster client relationships
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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