Director Of Dining Services - Bytedance

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing all daily operations for a corporate dining account, ensuring exceptional food quality, service, and operational excellence. This senior-level role provides leadership to both salaried and hourly associates, with full accountability for operational standards and financial performance. The Director serves as the primary point of contact for the client, manages café operations, and partners closely with culinary leadership to execute innovative dining programs aligned with ByteDance standards. Extensive foodservice leadership experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, train, supervise, and coach salaried and hourly associates to build a high-performing team
• Oversee all café and dining operations, ensuring consistent execution and service excellence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client, guests, and internal partners
• Partner with the Executive Chef and management team to develop menus, execute menu management programs, and deliver high-quality food offerings
• Plan, market, and execute special events, promotions, and catering programs
• Ensure full compliance with sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness standards
• Own full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and identifying opportunities to improve business performance
• Implement and support new culinary programs and operational initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned to support account success

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in foodservice operations
• Proven experience in high-volume production, café, and catering environments
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial performance
• Strong leadership capability with a desire to grow within a leading foodservice organization

Associates at Bon Appetit 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

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.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1496949

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