Food Service Director

Elior School Dining is a prominent brand within Elior North America, specializing in delivering exceptional food service to public and charter schools across the United States. With a dedication to providing nutritious, appealing meals that meet the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Elior School Dining is committed to fostering healthy eating habits and supporting student wellbeing through high-quality dining experiences. The company prides itself on creating customized meal programs that reflect student preferences, enhancing school pride and promoting smart food choices that lead to brighter futures for children nationwide. Elior North America, as a whole, is known for its robust adherence to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities and encouraging applications from individuals of varied backgrounds and abilities. This culture of inclusiveness is paired with a strong emphasis on employee growth and career advancement, ensuring that staff members can develop their professional skills and advance within the organization over time.

This full-time, onsite position as Food Service Director based in Minocqua, Wisconsin, is a critical leadership role within the Education segment of Elior School Dining. The Food Service Director plays a pivotal role in managing all facets of the food service department, ensuring that students, faculty, and school clients consistently receive timely and nutritious meals. The role involves leading a talented team of food service associates, overseeing hiring and training efforts, and maintaining rigorous culinary, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with applicable regulations. A key aspect of the position is financial stewardship, including budgeting and purchasing responsibilities to meet departmental targets effectively. The Food Service Director will collaborate closely with the district manager and other departments to align dining services with broader organizational goals. Given the scope and impact of this role, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and an ability to operate effectively in a diverse environment focused on service excellence are essential.

Working under the Elior School Dining brand offers a unique opportunity to impact the educational community positively, by ensuring healthy meal accessibility and quality. The Food Service Director will benefit from a comprehensive compensation package including medical and vision insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, commuter benefits, and retirement plans such as 401(k). Additional perks include paid sick time, holiday pay for nine holidays, tuition reimbursement for full-time employees, and paid time off, illustrating Elior’s commitment to employee wellbeing and development. This role is ideal for candidates with prior experience in food service management, particularly those with industrial cooking experience and familiarity with school food service operations under NSLP guidelines. It is also attractive to professionals seeking to advance in a company that values diversity, innovation, and career growth in the food service industry.