**Food Service Director** **Job Reference Number:** 27355 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Dining & Events **Brand:** Corporate-Chefs **State:** Arizona (US-AZ) **The Role at a glance:** We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Corporate Chefs team in Tempe, AZ . The Food Service Director plans, organizes and directs all activities and systems in the Dining Services Department. He/she assumes responsibility for budget compliance, sanitation, safety, health regulations compliance, menu development, preparation and service of food and staff supervision and development. **ESSENTIAL** **FUNCTIONS** **Client, Patient and Guest** **Relations** + Demonstrates a strong focus on guest satisfaction. + Proactively addresses client needs to enhance client satisfaction and retention. + Develops meaningful relationship with primary client contact and other key client personnel. + Accurately assesses and responds quickly to client needs. + Works through management team to meet client needs. + Frequently visits all service areas to assess patient and guest satisfaction. + Ensures customers are satisfied with daily meal service. Confers with dietitians on nutritional issues. + Coaches management and hourly team on importance of guest satisfaction. **What you'll be doing:** + Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources. + Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees. + Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations. + Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts. + Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service. + Addressing customer service needs. **What we're looking for:** _Must-haves:_ + At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations. + Previous experience with industrial cooking. + Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives. + The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction. + Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications. _Nice-to-haves:_ + ServSafe and/or HACCP certification **Our Benefits & Salary** + 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 Salary: $75,000 plus bonus \#indeedelioe \#LI_MA1 **About Corporate Chefs:** Offering foodservice management services to businesses across 17 states and the District of Columbia, Corporate Chefs is an on-site restaurant company that works to provide excellent dining solutions to our clients. With over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on cooking every meal from scratch, sourcing our ingredients locally, and focusing on the health and wellbeing of our clients. **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.