Food Service Director of Operations- CAMPUS DINING- Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
Location: Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.
We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.
Job Summary
Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring an energetic Director of Food Service Operations on the campus of MIssouri State University. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the CAMPUS DINING team, including residential, retail and catering. Alongside the Resident District Manager, you will help manage the food service operation, maintaining established costs and quality standards to ensure superior service and maximize profits.
Living near Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, feels like the ideal blend of college‑energy and small‑city comfort. You’ve got the Ozarks right in your backyard: hiking, biking, kayaking and canoeing aren’t weekend extras — they become part of your rhythm. YOu can ride through a canvern, unwind at the conservation nature center or take a scenic drive through Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.
The food scene is delightfully diverse and always surprising, with over 800 restaurants: you’ve got local staples like Springfield‑style cashew chicken, excellent BBQ joints, family‑owned Mexican spots, and plenty of indie cafes and farm‑to‑table places. The Farmers Market of the Ozarks brings fresh local produce, food trucks, and artisans together.
Culturally, there’s a strong sense of community. Local festivals, First Friday art walks, places like the Springfield Art Museum and the Gillioz Theatre, plus the historic charm of neighborhoods like Rountree, mean there’s often something interesting to do!
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests and client as well as other departments
• 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 in conjunction with marketing and culinary team
• Works with team to maintain controllables including but not limited to food cost and labor cost.
• Participates and helps plan marketing and social events on campus.Formulates budgets and plans for the operation
Preferred Qualifications:
- A.S. or equivalent experience
- Three to five years of foodservice operation experience
- High volume production and catering experience is essential
- Previous experience managing a budget
- Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company.
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!
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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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed 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 for paid time off benefits information
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