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Food Service Director Job Reference Number: 37206Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: EducationBrand: Elior-Collegiate-DiningLocation: Buckhannon, West Virginia (US-WV)    The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Buckhannon, WV. As a food service director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal. If you have a strong catering and retail background, a passion for client relationships, and a positive, solutions-focused attitude, we want to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources Leading and developing a team of associates, including hiring, training, and performance management Ensuring all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations are met Overseeing department budgeting, including purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets financial targets and forecasts Collaborating with the district manager and other departments on technical and administrative aspects of dining services Building and maintaining strong client relationships Addressing and resolving customer service needs with professionalism and urgency Driving catering and retail excellence to enhance the overall dining experience   What we're looking for: Must-Haves At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations Strong catering and retail food service background Previous experience with industrial cooking Great positive attitude with a hands-on, leadership mindset Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage both clients and team members Experience communicating with hourly staff as well as company executives Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer service satisfaction Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications   Nice-to-Haves ServSafe and/or HACCP certification Where you'll be working: West Virginia Wesleyan College Compensation Range Compensation for this position is up to $75,000/year based on experience.  Our Benefits: Medical (FT Employees) Dental Vision Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)  EAP 401k Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) Paid Time Off  About Elior Collegiate: Elior Collegiate Dining is rewriting the rules of campus dining, serving up bold flavors, fresh ideas, and high-impact experiences that fuel student life. We partner with forward-thinking colleges and universities to create vibrant, customized dining programs that spark connection, celebrate culture, and make food a defining part of the college journey.   About Elior-North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.   Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed. #LI-MM1 #Boost