Food Service Director

Elior Collegiate Dining is a pioneering leader in the campus dining sector, known for transforming the traditional dining experience into an engaging, flavorful, and culturally rich journey that enhances student life. Partnering with progressive colleges and universities, Elior Collegiate creates customized dining programs that foster community connections and celebrate diverse cultures. Their innovative approach ensures that food is not just a necessity but a defining part of the college experience, offering fresh ideas and high-impact culinary experiences that resonate with students and faculty alike.

Elior North America operates under the same commitment to excellence, equal opportunity, and diversity, valuing employees from all backgrounds and abilities. They prioritize professional growth and skill development, offering ample advancement opportunities within their corporate structure or brand segments. Located in Savannah, Georgia, Elior Collegiate is currently seeking a full-time Food Service Director to join their Education segment team and lead the management of their food service department.

The Food Service Director role at Elior Collegiate Dining is a dynamic leadership position that combines operational management with team development and customer service excellence. This role requires a motivated individual capable of managing all facets of the food service department to ensure consistent delivery of quality meals to customers. Key responsibilities include supervising and leading a diverse team of food service associates, orchestrating hiring and training processes, and ensuring strict adherence to culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting duties related to departmental expenses, including ingredient procurement and monitoring financial performance to meet targets and forecasts. Collaboration with district management and other departments is essential for coordinating technical and administrative aspects of dining services while addressing customer needs promptly and effectively.

This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work within the vibrant and evolving field of educational dining services, leveraging strong communication skills to interact effectively with both hourly staff and company executives. The environment at Elior encourages a client-focused approach where diversity and customer satisfaction are paramount. Applicants should have at least two years of experience in coordinating food service operations and a solid understanding of industrial cooking practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential for the administrative components of this role.

Additional qualifications like ServSafe or HACCP certifications are advantageous but not mandatory, supporting a candidate's ability to maintain high safety and quality standards. Elior Collegiate Dining is committed to providing comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness plans, commuter benefits, and robust paid leave options, among others. This role is perfect for candidates seeking a challenging yet rewarding position with a company dedicated to innovation, diversity, and career progression within the food service industry, especially in an educational setting in Savannah, Georgia.