ASST DIR, DINING SERVICES - Tri-County Area Schools, MI

Compass Group USA; Sand Lake (MI); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Chartwells K-12 seeks an Assistant Director of Dining Services to support Tri County Area Schools in Sand Lake, Michigan, overseeing daily dining operations and guiding a team of frontline associates. The role reports to the Director of Dining Services and offers a clear path for career growth within a stable account.

Ideal candidates bring restaurant, hospitality, or school nutrition leadership experience and a passion for developing people and a positive team culture.

Formación

• 2+ years of food service management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

Responsabilidades

• Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
• Manages, trains, and develops associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Food service mgmt

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

MS Office

Educación

Associate degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

ASST DIR, DINING SERVICES - Tri-County Area Schools, MI

Other Forms of Compensation:Medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, PTO

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

Join Chartwells K-12 as the Assistant Director of Dining Services supporting Tri County Area Schools in Sand Lake, Michigan, a district serving approximately 1,600-1,700 students across four schools. Reporting directly to the Director of Dining Services, this role is a key part of the district leadership team, helping oversee daily dining operations while ensuring students receive a positive dining experience. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a long-tenured, stable account with a strong partnership and significant room for career growth.

The Assistant Director will provide hands-on leadership for approximately 12 frontline associates, supporting hiring, training, scheduling, employee development, food safety, and daily operational execution. We are seeking a relationship-driven leader who enjoys being visible in the schools, coaching teams, solving problems, and driving service excellence. Ideal candidates will bring food service, hospitality, restaurant, or school nutrition leadership experience, along with a passion for developing people and creating a positive, accountable team culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
• Manages, trains, and develops associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of food service management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave