Restaurant Associates **Salary: $75,000 - $80,000** **Other Forms of Compensation:** Benefits Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! **Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards** - _Best Places to Work,_ **This is R/A** **!** **Job Summary** The **Director of Dining Services** , reporting directly to the **District Manager** , is responsible for leading daily operational excellence for a corporate dining account in Whippany, NJ. This hands‑on, highly visible hospitality leader will oversee multiple service lines and serve as the primary owner of client relationships. This position requires an experienced operator with a background in: + Catering operations ( **catering sales experience is a strong plus** ) + Retail dining + Coffee bar operations + Pantry services The ideal candidate is a polished communicator, an exceptional relationship builder, and a strong operator who can effectively manage teams and multitask in a dynamic environment. **Schedule & Work Environment** + **Monday–Friday schedule** (with occasional evenings as needed) + Beautiful corporate facilities and a professional work environment + Free on-site parking **Key Responsibilities** + Oversee daily operations of the dining account + Maintain excellent relationships with clients, customers, guests, and internal departments + Support financial processes, including reporting and budget oversight + Lead HR functions such as hiring, training, progressive counseling, and terminations + Manage team scheduling, payroll, staffing, and ongoing training initiatives **Associates at Restaurant Associates 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 **Apply to Restaurant Associates today!** _Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) **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.** **Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.** 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf **Req ID:** 1504429 Restaurant Associates Leah Curry [[req_classification]]