DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR
Flik Hospitality Group, San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States
Salary:
$100,000/Yr-$115,00/Yr
What makes FLIK click
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.
Job Summary
The
Senior Director of Dining Services
(Sr. DDS) at
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
provides strategic and operational leadership for the school’s comprehensive dining program, including
multiple daily meal services and a full-service catering operation.
This role ensures an exceptional, safe, and nurturing foodservice experience for students, faculty, staff, families, and guests.
Serving as the primary point of contact for school leadership on all dining-related matters, the Sr. DDS leads on-site teams to deliver high-quality, mission-aligned dining experiences across academic-day meals, special programs, events, and campus catering. The position is responsible for overall planning, direction, and execution of dining and catering operations, balancing operational excellence, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and strong relationship management in a dynamic school environment.
A deep commitment to student well-being, hospitality, service excellence, and continuous improvement is essential to supporting St. Margaret’s mission of educating and caring for the whole child.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide leadership, coaching, and inspiration to dining services and catering team members, fostering a positive, inclusive, and service-oriented culture
•Oversee
multiple meal services
across the school day, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and special programs, ensuring consistency in quality, nutrition, and service
•Direct and manage a
full-service catering program
supporting school events, meetings, celebrations, and community functions
•Serve as the primary liaison between Dining Services and St. Margaret’s school administration, maintaining strong, collaborative relationships
•Plan, direct, and oversee daily dining and catering operations to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and guests
•Support and collaborate with functional partners including nutrition, culinary, safety, and marketing to enhance both the dining and catering experience
•Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and USDA regulations applicable to school meal programs, including accurate and timely reporting
•Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, storage, and company standards
•Manage financial performance for dining and catering operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and financial reporting accuracy
•Evaluate operational decisions with consideration for short- and long-term impact, risk management, and stakeholder input
•Champion professional development within the dining and catering teams, including training, performance evaluations, and succession planning
•Promote transparency, accountability, and clear communication throughout the operation
•Represent Dining Services and serve as a positive brand ambassador at school functions, catered events, and community activities
•Ensure consistent and fair application of all policies and procedures
Long Description
Preferred Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in K–12 foodservice, hospitality, or a related support services field
•Demonstrated success managing
both high-volume meal service and catering operations,
ideally within an independent or private school setting
•Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing budgets, catering revenue, and operational performance
•Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and deliver exceptional customer service
•Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage students, faculty, administrators, families, and event stakeholders
•Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
•Commitment to inclusion, professionalism, resilience, and continuous improvement
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and point-of-sale (POS) systems
Apply to Flik today!
Flik is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
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.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.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.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID:
1528038
Flik Hospitality Group
HILARIA KWAKUMEY
[[req_classification]]
$100,000/Yr-$115,00/Yr
What makes FLIK click
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.
Job Summary
The
Senior Director of Dining Services
(Sr. DDS) at
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
provides strategic and operational leadership for the school’s comprehensive dining program, including
multiple daily meal services and a full-service catering operation.
This role ensures an exceptional, safe, and nurturing foodservice experience for students, faculty, staff, families, and guests.
Serving as the primary point of contact for school leadership on all dining-related matters, the Sr. DDS leads on-site teams to deliver high-quality, mission-aligned dining experiences across academic-day meals, special programs, events, and campus catering. The position is responsible for overall planning, direction, and execution of dining and catering operations, balancing operational excellence, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and strong relationship management in a dynamic school environment.
A deep commitment to student well-being, hospitality, service excellence, and continuous improvement is essential to supporting St. Margaret’s mission of educating and caring for the whole child.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide leadership, coaching, and inspiration to dining services and catering team members, fostering a positive, inclusive, and service-oriented culture
•Oversee
multiple meal services
across the school day, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and special programs, ensuring consistency in quality, nutrition, and service
•Direct and manage a
full-service catering program
supporting school events, meetings, celebrations, and community functions
•Serve as the primary liaison between Dining Services and St. Margaret’s school administration, maintaining strong, collaborative relationships
•Plan, direct, and oversee daily dining and catering operations to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and guests
•Support and collaborate with functional partners including nutrition, culinary, safety, and marketing to enhance both the dining and catering experience
•Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and USDA regulations applicable to school meal programs, including accurate and timely reporting
•Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, storage, and company standards
•Manage financial performance for dining and catering operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and financial reporting accuracy
•Evaluate operational decisions with consideration for short- and long-term impact, risk management, and stakeholder input
•Champion professional development within the dining and catering teams, including training, performance evaluations, and succession planning
•Promote transparency, accountability, and clear communication throughout the operation
•Represent Dining Services and serve as a positive brand ambassador at school functions, catered events, and community activities
•Ensure consistent and fair application of all policies and procedures
Long Description
Preferred Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in K–12 foodservice, hospitality, or a related support services field
•Demonstrated success managing
both high-volume meal service and catering operations,
ideally within an independent or private school setting
•Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing budgets, catering revenue, and operational performance
•Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and deliver exceptional customer service
•Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage students, faculty, administrators, families, and event stakeholders
•Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
•Commitment to inclusion, professionalism, resilience, and continuous improvement
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and point-of-sale (POS) systems
Apply to Flik today!
Flik is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
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.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.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.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID:
1528038
Flik Hospitality Group
HILARIA KWAKUMEY
[[req_classification]]