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Compass Group

DINING SERVICES MANAGER

Delray Beach, FL

$68K - $73K/yr

DINING SERVICES MANAGER Salary: $68,000-$73,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Offered Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven ...

Unidine

DINING SERVICES MANAGER

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

DINING SERVICES MANAGER Salary: $68,000-$73,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Offered Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven ...

Compass Group

Dining Services Manager

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Dining Services Manager - Lake Forest, IL Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food service group ...

Unidine

Dining Services Manager

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Dining Services Manager - Lake Forest, IL Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food service group ...

Compass Group

DINING SERVICES MANAGER

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

DINING SERVICES MANAGER Salary: $68,000-$73,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Offered Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven ...

Compass Group

$50K - $55K/yr

As a Dining Services Manager I, you will manage a team of food service professionals and will be responsible for the overall service in the main dining room as well as special functions. Additionally ...

Morrison Living

DINING SERVICES MANAGER

State College, PA · On-site

$55K - $62K/yr

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a DINING SERVICES MANAGER position. * Location : State College, PA * Schedule : Alternating weekends and holidays as needed. * Pay Range : $55,000 - $62,000 ...

Compass Group

Dining Services Manager

Naples, FL · On-site

$72K - $77K/yr

Dining Services Manager - Naples, FL Salary: $72,000 - $77,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases + Benefits offered Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food ...

Compass Group

DINING SERVICES MANAGER

State College, PA

$55K - $62K/yr

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a DINING SERVICES MANAGER position. * Location : State College, PA * Schedule : Alternating weekends and holidays as needed. * Pay Range : $55,000 - $62,000 ...

Compass Group

DINING SERVICES MANAGER

State College, PA · On-site

$55K - $62K/yr

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a DINING SERVICES MANAGER position. * Location : State College, PA * Schedule : Alternating weekends and holidays as needed. * Pay Range : $55,000 - $62,000 ...

Compass Group

Dining Services Manager

Naples, FL · On-site

$72K - $77K/yr

Dining Services Manager - Naples, FL Salary: $72,000 - $77,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases + Benefits offered Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for dining services manager in the United States is $23.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dining services manager?

Dining Services Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food service establishments, such as cafeterias, restaurants, or dining halls. Their duties include managing staff, ensuring food quality and safety, creating menus, controlling budgets, and maintaining customer satisfaction. They work closely with chefs, servers, and other staff to ensure a smooth and efficient dining experience. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dining services manager?

To thrive as a Dining Services Manager, you need expertise in food service operations, menu planning, budgeting, and typically a degree in hospitality management or related experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and food safety certifications like ServSafe are commonly required. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills help foster a motivated team and ensure excellent customer service. These skills are vital for maintaining efficient operations, compliance, and high-quality dining experiences.

What are some common challenges faced by dining services managers, and how can they be addressed?

Dining Services Managers often encounter challenges such as managing diverse teams, maintaining high food quality standards, and adapting to varying customer preferences. Balancing operational efficiency with excellent customer service can be demanding, especially during peak meal times. Effective communication, ongoing staff training, and implementing clear processes can help address these challenges. Additionally, staying current with food safety regulations and industry trends ensures continued success in the role.

What does a dining services manager do?

A dining services manager oversees the daily operations of food service establishments, including managing staff, ensuring food safety and quality, controlling inventory, and maintaining customer satisfaction. They often coordinate with kitchen staff, handle scheduling, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

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DINING SERVICES MANAGER

Compass Group

Delray Beach, FL

$68K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,093 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

347th of 495 rated business services

Job description

 Position Title: DINING SERVICES MANAGER 

Salary: $68,000-$73,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Offered 

Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

 An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

Job Summary

As a Dining Services Manager, you will manage a team of food service professionals and be responsible for the overall service in the main dining room as well as special functions. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining interdepartmental relations and integrating the dining service department with the facility plan of operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Oversees dining services operations of a medium to large volume location.
  • Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
  • Assists with profit and loss and budgeting as it pertains to this account.
  • Works with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food.
  • Assists in the responsibility for all food service-related activities and be primarily involved in meal services in a seated dining room setting, including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities.  
  • Assists with the rollout of new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
  • Assists with the preparation of quarterly reports for client presentation.
  • Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality.
  • Communicates with the culinary department to ensure the food programs reflect the vision of the company.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 2 years of food service management experience.
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
  • Waited table and catering experience is preferred.
  • Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
  • ServSafe Certification is preferred.
  • Associate’s degree is preferred. 

Apply to Unidine today!

Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA 

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Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Unidine.pdf

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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1557223

Unidine 

JON DAVIS 

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