Catering and Community Engagement Manager - MICDS (St. Louis, MO)
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 / Year
Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice – we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming, and doing what’s right, every time.
We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.
Job Summary
The Catering and Community Engagement Manager at MICDS (St. Louis, MO) is responsible for creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for students in the dining hall. This role ensures that fun and educational experiences are a regular aspect of the dining program, from daily operations to special events, fostering a positive and inclusive experience for the entire school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dining and Nutrition Engagement Programming
- Leads & manages all marketing engagement programs in the dining halls.
- Coordinate logistics, including space setup, execution, and communication.
- Implements and maintains effective two-way communication systems that reach the entire MICDS community.
- Coordinated with the FISD Regional Dietitian and the MICDS Community for specific nutrition Programming.
- Develops new, unique to MICDS programs, which result in an increased level of customer satisfaction and operational excellence
- Manage multiple program needs, tasks, and deadlines
- Gather, analyze, and report program statistics to meet stakeholder needs.
- Foster strong relationships with students, families, staff, faculty, and the local community.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for dining program-related student experiences.
- Support MICDS Community Events such as student orientation, family tours, and open house events.
- Support MICDS community initiatives, including extracurricular activities and curricular programming.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years in an F&B leadership role, culinary, or event management.
- Strong leadership and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, coach, and supervise diverse teams.
- Committed to the development of associates to achieve performance goals.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Servsafe certified.
- Maintain high-quality guest experience in order to ensure strong, positive, relationships with client.
- Able to develop, implement, market and execute food service strategies.
- Associate's Degree preferred.
- Proficient in computer skills and knowledge of MS office products; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
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Associates at Flik Independent School Dining 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_FISD.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 Independent School Dinning maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1513342
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NANCY M TEIXEIRA
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