Mid Level Dining Room Manager Jobs
Mid level dining room manager jobs go to candidates ready to own floor operations, guide front-of-house staff, and make service decisions with limited oversight. Most openings are on-site positions across Food & Beverage and Education, with employers like Sodexo, Aramark, and Fresh Ideas Management hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsPosition Title: DIR, DINING SERVICES - Principia College - ELSAH, IL
Reports To: REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Salary: $80,000-90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: $15K relocation assistance, 401K match, excellent benefits, HOLIDAY PAY + PTO
Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.
Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.
Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!
Job Summary
FRESH IDEAS is hiring a dynamic and energetic CAMPUS DINING Food Service DIRECTOR at Principia College in Elsah, IL. In this key leadership role, you are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for the campus dining account and catering. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality.
Living in Elsah offers the best of peaceful small-town living with convenient access to city amenities. Historic Elsah is known for its charm, walkability, friendly atmosphere, and beautiful natural surroundings. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Mississippi River, scenic trails, and recreational opportunities, while downtown St. Louis is just 45 minutes away, offering professional sports, entertainment, shopping, and an incredible culinary scene. Principia College takes great pride in its commitment to sustainability, earning the prestigious Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) Gold Partner designation as one of only 14 institutions in Illinois to achieve 100% pre- and post-consumer composting. For a foodservice leader passionate about fresh food, sustainability, and creating an exceptional campus dining experience, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The region features a mix of farm-to-table influences, locally sourced produce, artisan foods, wineries, breweries, farmers markets, and community food festivals. Seasonal farmers markets throughout the area showcase fresh fruits and vegetables, locally raised products, baked goods, specialty foods, and handmade items, creating opportunities to connect with local growers and enjoy the best of the region's harvest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests and client as well as other departments
- Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food
- Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
- Roll out new culinary programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred
- Three to five years of foodservice operation experience
- High volume production and catering experience is essential
- Previous experience managing a budget
- Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid 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_FreshIdeas.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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.
Position Title: DIR, DINING SERVICES - Principia College - ELSAH, IL
Reports To: REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Salary: $80,000-90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: $15K relocation assistance, 401K match, excellent benefits, HOLIDAY PAY + PTO
Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.
Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.
Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!
Job Summary
FRESH IDEAS is hiring a dynamic and energetic CAMPUS DINING Food Service DIRECTOR at Principia College in Elsah, IL. In this key leadership role, you are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for the campus dining account and catering. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality.
Living in Elsah offers the best of peaceful small-town living with convenient access to city amenities. Historic Elsah is known for its charm, walkability, friendly atmosphere, and beautiful natural surroundings. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Mississippi River, scenic trails, and recreational opportunities, while downtown St. Louis is just 45 minutes away, offering professional sports, entertainment, shopping, and an incredible culinary scene. Principia College takes great pride in its commitment to sustainability, earning the prestigious Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) Gold Partner designation as one of only 14 institutions in Illinois to achieve 100% pre- and post-consumer composting. For a foodservice leader passionate about fresh food, sustainability, and creating an exceptional campus dining experience, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The region features a mix of farm-to-table influences, locally sourced produce, artisan foods, wineries, breweries, farmers markets, and community food festivals. Seasonal farmers markets throughout the area showcase fresh fruits and vegetables, locally raised products, baked goods, specialty foods, and handmade items, creating opportunities to connect with local growers and enjoy the best of the region's harvest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests and client as well as other departments
- Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food
- Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
- Roll out new culinary programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred
- Three to five years of foodservice operation experience
- High volume production and catering experience is essential
- Previous experience managing a budget
- Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid 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_FreshIdeas.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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.
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Mid Level Dining Room Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level dining room manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not task completion. Highlight situations where you led a shift, resolved guest escalations independently, or improved a service process. Applications that show measurable outcomes, such as improved table turn times or staff retention, stand out. Tailor your resume to each venue type, since fine dining, hotel food and beverage, and casual concepts each weight different competencies.
Which companies hire mid level dining room managers?
Companies hiring mid level dining room managers right now include Sodexo, Aramark, and Fresh Ideas Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among multi-unit restaurant groups, full-service hotel properties, and hospitality management companies that need experienced floor leaders who can operate without constant supervision.
Are there remote mid level dining room manager jobs?
Yes, though options are limited given the operational nature of the role. About 0% of mid level dining room manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be corporate or regional oversight roles rather than venue-based positions. Most mid level openings require consistent on-site presence to manage staff, guests, and daily service flow.
How do I move up to a mid level dining room manager role?
Moving from entry level to mid level in dining room management means accumulating visible ownership over time. Early-career work in host, server, or assistant manager roles builds the foundation, but progression comes from taking on closing duties, mentoring new hires, and driving specific improvements like service pacing or complaint resolution. Demonstrating that you can run a floor section or full shift without direction is what signals mid level readiness to employers.
Which industries hire the most mid level dining room managers?
Mid Level dining room manager roles concentrate in Food & Beverage and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive mid level hiring because they operate high-volume, service-dependent environments where experienced floor managers directly affect guest satisfaction scores and revenue.