Catering Operations Leader, K-12 School Dining

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Director of Dining Services focused on Catering Operations to join its leadership team. The role oversees a dynamic K-12 catering program serving thousands of students across multiple locations, with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner events and occasional weekend functions.

The ideal candidate has strong catering management experience, culinary skills, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Director and Frontline team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
• Catering experience is a must!
• Management experience is a must!
• Hands on cooking experience a must!
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

MS Office

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Director of Dining Services focused on Catering Operations to join its leadership team. The role oversees a dynamic K-12 catering program serving thousands of students across multiple locations, with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner events and occasional weekend functions.

The ideal candidate has strong catering management experience, culinary skills, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.