ASST DIR, DINING SERVICES- William Woods University- FULTON, MO

Fresh Ideas

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

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring an Assistant Director of Dining Services on the campus of William Woods University in FULTON, MO. In this leadership role you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day food service operations of the campus dining program. You will manage and lead a team of associates and will be responsible for talent development, managing client relationships, profitability and supporting financial goals in an assigned area.

William Woods University

WWU is a private coeducational university located in Fulton, Missouri. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is particularly known for its equestrian studies. The university encourages involvement in student organizations, leadership roles and social events. There are numerous clubs, honor societies and opportunities for personal development. Athletics and equestrian activities play a big part in student life. William Woods is known for its equestrian program so if you love horses you're in the right place.

Fulton is a quiet town with a population of around 13,000. It has local cafes, restaurants and shops but still maintains a cozy laid-back feel. Fulton is known for the National Churchill Museum located on the Westminster College campus. It's also home to the Brick District where you can enjoy some quaint shopping and dining experiences. The area surrounding Fulton offers opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking and exploring nearby parks and trails. The Katy Trail State Park, a popular spot for biking, is close by.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
• Manages, trains and develops associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of food service management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet.
• Associates degree is preferred.

About Compass Group

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry.

Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. httpswww.compass-usa.comwp-contentuploads2023082023_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 httpsinfo.flclearinghouse.com

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.