DIRECTOR CAMPUS DINING SERVICES - Kansas State University Aerospace Technology- SALINA, KS

Compass Group, North America • Salina, KS • 5h ago

Fresh Ideas

Position Title: DIR, DINING SERVICES - Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology - SALINA, KS

Salary: $70,000-80,000

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!

Job Summary

FRESH IDEAS is hiring an energetic and growth minded DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES on the beautiful campus of K-STATE University Salina. In this key leadership role, you are responsible for the success of the food service team. Our partnership in CAMPUS DINING is to create a welcoming and nourishing environment for students, faculty, and staff. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing all aspects of residential campus dining operations while elevating the food service experience.

Salina sits right in the heart of central Kansas, making it a surprisingly lively hub for the region. The revitalized downtown features local breweries, cozy cafés, and independent restaurants, along with local favorites like burger joints, pizza spots, and globally inspired eateries that give the city a welcoming, foodie-friendly vibe. Food lovers enjoy everything from classic Midwestern comfort food to chef-driven menus, plus nearby farmers markets and farm-fresh ingredients that reflect the agricultural richness of the area. Outdoor lovers can explore parks and lakes around the city or visit the nearby Rolling Hills Zoo. Another big advantage is Salina's central location. You're about an hour from Manhattan (home of the main Kansas State University campus) and roughly 90 minutes from Wichita, the state's largest city with a vibrant restaurant scene, breweries, museums, and nightlife. As a DINING DIRECTOR leading dining operations at a growing aerospace campus, Salina offers the chance to make a real impact professionally while enjoying a friendly community, unique local culture, and plenty of nearby adventures.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintains excellent relationships with the client, customers and students/faculty

Ensures that the food offered to the our guests is of superior quality

Drives profitability of the food service account

Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food

Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account

Roll out new culinary programs

Performs other duties as assigned

Management team and associate training and development

Qualifications:

Experience in CAMPUS/UNIVERSITY food service is preferred

BS Hospitality degree preferred

3-5 years of relevant experience in contract food service

Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Strong leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices preferred

High volume production and catering experience is essential

Previous experience managing a budget

Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\WageTransparency\FreshIdeas.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\WageTransparency\FreshIdeas.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.

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