Senior Director, Residential Dining

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Base: $120,000.00 - $225,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
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10+ years large-scale dining operations
Unionized workforce management experience
Budget management over $20m
Yale University is seeking a Senior Director of Residential Dining to provide strategic and operational leadership for its dining program, which serves over 12,000 meals daily across 14 residential colleges. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale dining operations and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging dining experience for students

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Yale's Residential Dining program, serving over 12,000 meals daily across 14 residential colleges.
  • This role requires managing a complex unionized environment with a team of up to 290 employees while ensuring fiscal accountability and operational excellence.
  • The position involves close collaboration with senior university leadership, student organizations, and campus partners to foster an inclusive and mission-aligned dining culture.

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Yale University is seeking a Senior Director of Residential Dining to provide strategic and operational leadership for its dining program, which serves over 12,000 meals daily across 14 residential colleges. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale dining operations and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging dining experience for students.

Salary

Base: $120,000.00 - $225,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years large-scale dining operations
  • Unionized workforce management experience
  • Budget management over $20M
  • Multi-unit operational leadership
  • Food safety and sanitation compliance

Nice-to-have

  • MBA in hospitality or business administration
  • Experience in university dining environments
  • Data-driven financial modeling skills
  • Sustainability and innovation focus
  • Strong stakeholder relationship building

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • Minimum 10 years progressive leadership experience
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Proven track record with budgets exceeding $20M
  • Experience leading diverse multi-layered teams

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