Yale University is seeking a Senior Director for its Residential Dining program, responsible for strategic and operational leadership across 14 residential colleges serving over 12,000 meals daily. The role demands extensive experience in high-volume hospitality management, financial acumen, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging dining environment 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 oversees a large, complex operating budget and manages a multi-layered team comprising up to 40 managerial staff and 250 union employees.
The position requires partnering with senior university leadership to advance long-term strategic goals while fostering an inclusive culture grounded in Yale's core values.
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Yale University is seeking a Senior Director for its Residential Dining program, responsible for strategic and operational leadership across 14 residential colleges serving over 12,000 meals daily. The role demands extensive experience in high-volume hospitality management, financial acumen, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging dining environment for students.
Salary
Base: $120,000.00 - $225,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years leadership in high-volume dining
Experience managing unionized workforces
Budget oversight exceeding $20M
Multi-unit operations management
Food safety and health compliance knowledge
Nice-to-have
MBA degree preferred
Experience in university or complex organization
Data-driven decision making skills
Sustainability and innovation focus
Strong stakeholder relationship building
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
Minimum 10 years progressive leadership experience