Senior Director, Residential Dining

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New Haven, Connecticut, US
$120,000.00 - $225,000.00; not specified; not spec...
Strategic and operational leadership
Financial stewardship and budget optimization
Workforce engagement and development
The Senior Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Yale’s renowned Residential Dining program, encompassing 14 residential colleges and associated operations that collectively serve more than 12,000 meals daily

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Yale’s renowned Residential Dining program, encompassing 14 residential colleges and associated operations that collectively serve more than 12,000 meals daily.
  • Key priorities include advancing long-term strategic goals, optimizing budget performance, and cultivating a collaborative and high-performing culture dedicated to continual enhancement of culinary offerings, service quality, and workplace morale.
  • As a member of the Yale Hospitality Senior Leadership Team, this role contributes to strategic initiatives that elevate the residential dining experience, strengthen financial and operational sustainability, and reinforce the university’s commitment to innovation, authenticity, and community.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Yale’s renowned Residential Dining program, encompassing 14 residential colleges and associated operations that collectively serve more than 12,000 meals daily.

Salary

$120,000.00 - $225,000.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic and operational leadership
  • Financial stewardship and budget optimization
  • Workforce engagement and development
  • Unionized environment management
  • Stakeholder engagement and change management
  • Culinary offerings and service quality enhancement

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive and mission-aligned dining
  • Collaborative and high-performing culture
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Innovation in culinary programming
  • Commitment to sustainability and equity

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field
  • Budget management exceeding $20M
  • Experience leading large, unionized workforces
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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