Food Service Director Campus Dining Boarding School

Food Service Director Campus Dining Boarding School Winchendon, MA

Description:

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a talented and motivated Food Service Director to oversee food service and aid in production in a dynamic, high-volume setting at a prestigious private boarding school in Winchendon, MA. A private boarding co-ed high school serving 8-12 grades. A Food Service Director manages all aspects of dining operations menu planning, cooking, staff supervision, and budgeting—with an emphasis on high-quality, nutritious, and from-scratch meals. In this hands-on leadership role, you will not only guide and inspire our serving staff but also aid in managing the day-to-day operations to ensure everything runs seamlessly. We're seeking a proactive leader who not only has a successful history of supervising teams but also embodies a hands-on management style that fuels success. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and knowledgeable about inventory management and ordering processes. At SAGE, we create exceptional dining experiences not only during special catering events but at every meal. Our managers share our culinary passion and customer service mindset, enabling us to exceed the expectations of the communities we serve. Our campus communities value what we do, recognizing that our menus are uniquely tailored for them. This is a year-round, salaried position at a location that operates seven days a week. The schedule will be discussed during the interview.

Pay Type:

$90,000

• $100,000 Salary

Time Commitment:

Full Time

Schedule:

Tuesday 8:00 AM

• 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Must work catering events: Rarely Must work catering weekends: Most of the time Must work catering evenings: Most of the time What you'll get: Competitive salary and benefits.

Collaborative environment. Emphasis on training and development. Opportunities for advancement. Mission based company with values you trust. Appreciative community. Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips. What you'll do: Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and develop client relationships. Hire, mentor, and train Team Members in a positive environment. Create menus for daily meal service as well as for a variety of catering events. Implement and maintain HACCP standards Manage merchandising. Deliver fabulous catering results every time. Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively. Deliver budgeted financial results. Manage ordering and inventory. Develop strong client and customer relationships. What you'll need: Strong leadership abilities. Demonstrated ability to manage a food service operation in a financially responsible manner. Outstanding customer service skills and ability to develop client relationships. Substantial culinary knowledge: trends, techniques, and processes. Proven ability to hire, train, evaluate, and manage people. Minimum five years food service management experience. Intermediate to advanced computer skills. About SAGE As a Manager with SAGE, you'll lead a talented culinary team in a collaborative environment where passionate people come together to create great food and feed the future. At SAGE, Managers do more than oversee operations. They shape the dining experience for students, faculty, and staff with fresh, chef-inspired menus made from scratch. You'll guide your team, build strong client relationships, and make a lasting impact. We offer better work-life balance than restaurants, as well as ongoing training and real opportunities to grow. If you're excited about food, leadership, and making a difference, SAGE is the place for you! Management Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.

GROW. CREATE. COLLABORATE.

Learn more at sagedining.com or connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations. Equal opportunity employer. If you're a candidate living in California or applying for a position in California, please visit sagedining.com/blog/post/156768/california-consumer-privacy-notice-to-california-employees-and-job-applicants for information regarding SAGE's California privacy practices.