Food Service Director - Houston (GALLERIA area) Private School

Tired of the restaurant routine? Want to see your friends and family on the Holidays instead of working? Are you a Food Service Director with a culinary focus?

If so, read on.

We are SAGE Dining Services.

Come join a dynamic, high-growth company that is a recognized leader in the food service industry. We operate in 22 states, from Maine to Florida and west to Colorado. Our clients are independent schools, private colleges and corporations who insist on the highest level of service available in the marketplace. Our talented team of employees makes that happen every day.

Experience The Flavor of Things To Come! SAGE is currently seeking a talented and energetic Food Service Director for a private school in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas.

Job responsibilities:
-demonstrate exemplary customer service skills
-recruiting and continual training of the team
-creating menus with the culinary team for school community
-implementing and maintaining HACCP standards
-developing client and customer relationships
-communicating clearly, professionally and effectively
-deliver budgeted financial results
-impress clients with an outstanding catering program
-create a positive team environment
-ordering and inventory

-Job Qualifications:
-at least 3 years of prior management experience, educational setting preferred but not required
-culinary acumen to lead kitchen production
-efficient recruiter
-knowledgeable in current food trends
-pro active mindset
-positive role model
-community/ service minded
-detail oriented
-energetic demeanor
-strong work ethic
-timely responses to communication
-proficiency with computers

Candidate should be as skilled in front of the house presentation and showmanship as he/she is in the kitchen.

Why SAGE?

SAGE’s chefs are talented individuals who know how to prepare a great meal! Menus are individually written to reflect local and regional foods, flavors and culinary style.  The culinary team at your unit will execute your menu with healthful menu writing, recipe development and cooking methods.  At SAGE, the skills and expertise of our chefs are what make every dining experience truly unique.  There are no company recipes or set menus.  We encourage all our chefs to use their culinary talent to write menus.  Our chefs start with fresh ingredients and prepare meals from scratch.

This position is all about imagination, creativity, and demonstrating a strong work ethic. We would like to find a food service director that understands what it means to add a little “WOW” to the program. Consistency is the most critical factor in dining service and the successful candidate will possess the skills and leadership traits necessary to get all employees to follow him/her to reach our goals.

If you are looking for a growth opportunity and a friendly, team-oriented environment, please submit your resume via Monster with the attached questionnaire AND visit our corporate web site: www.sagedining.com. Click on Careers and then application.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package including vacation, holidays, life, health and disability insurance, and 401(K). EOE

** Pre-employment drug screen, credit and background check required. Local candidates only.