FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

Description:

Become part of Restaurant Associates, a name that has been synonymous with exciting restaurant concepts and high quality foodservice for over half a century. RA is a New York City leader in the foodservice industry for some of the nation's premier museums, performing arts centers and corporate accounts. Restaurant Associates’ commitment to upscale dining has led the way to develop successful culinary programs. If you share our belief in the value of delivering Superior Quality Food and Delivery Hospitality Excellence, we invite you to learn more about Restaurant Associates’ dynamic select team of professionals. Come share your talents with one of the nations’ fastest-growing, multi-million dollar organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees and managers
• Participate in employee meetings and training programs
• Maintain food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Manage purchasing and inventory controls
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• 5-7 years upscale food service experience, including 4 years at the management level
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
• Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
• Food purchasing, food costs and inventory control
• Ability to create budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts
• Menu planning in consultation with Chefs
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

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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.

Location: New York-New York City
Activation Date: Monday, August 28, 2017
Expiration Date: Thursday, August 16, 2018
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