Dining Services Manager

Dining Services Manager Full-time/ Full year The Dining Services Manager oversees all food service operations at our small Catholic high school. This role ensures the delivery of nutritious, high-quality, and cost-effective meals to students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate will foster a welcoming, hospitality-focused environment that aligns with the school’s faith-based mission, community values, and Catholic identity. Located in Portland, Maine, Cheverus High School is a Private Catholic College Preparatory School sponsored by the Society of Jesus. We seek to hire and retain faculty and staff members who are passionate and proficient in their fields, who understand and embrace our school’s mission, and who are committed to leading students in co-curricular activities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a capacity for professional collaboration and continued growth in their respective areas. We seek employees who desire to help us promote and live our Jesuit, Catholic tradition; however, employees do not need to be Catholic to work at Cheverus. Prospective employees who understand and support our mission to be an inclusive and diverse community are encouraged to apply. Core Responsibilities Kitchen & Operations Management Plan weekly menus featuring balanced, nutritious, and appealing meal options. Oversee daily food preparation, cooking, presentation, and clean-up. Manage all food, beverage, and kitchen supply ordering and inventory. Maintain strict adherence to local health department codes and sanitation standards. Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate a small team of kitchen staff. Financial & Administrative Control Manage the annual food services budget to minimize waste and control costs. Track daily sales, cash handling, and point-of-sale (POS) meal accounts. Source cost-effective vendors and negotiate pricing for goods. Prepare monthly operational and financial reports for school leadership. Community & Mission Alignment Maintain a warm, welcoming environment of hospitality for all students. Coordinate catering needs for special school events, summer programming and retreats. Address student dietary restrictions and food allergies with care and confidentiality. Collaborate with student groups or faculty on healthy eating initiatives.