DIR, DINING SERVICES SR II

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Senior Director of Dining Services to manage multiple K12 schools, serve as the primary contact for school administrators, and lead the teams within assigned accounts. You will drive planning, direction, and execution to meet operational and financial goals while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires managing large teams, building client loyalty, and overseeing budgeting, reporting, and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Educational minimum and work experience per USDA Professional Standards for the account(s).
• Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience in relevant field are preferred.
• Experience in foodservice management, ideally in K12 settings, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a diverse team across large accounts to deliver top‑notch service to clients, students, and communities.
• Drive relationships with clients and ensure achievement of KPIs such as profitability and safety.
• Participate in district leadership discussions, share best practices, and promote diversity and community.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Financial Acumen

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Inclusion Mindset

Proactive

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

USDA Professional Standards

Tools

POS software

MS Office Suite

Job description

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What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Working as a Senior Director of Dining Services (Sr DDS), you will manage multiple K12 schools within a district or across districts. You will be our point of contact for the school administrator responsible for foodservice, lead the teams within your assigned account(s), and manage the overall operation. You will provide planning and direction within the assigned accounts to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment, comply with all applicable regulations, maintain strong client relationships, and fulfill our mission to feed kids.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team(s) at a large account or multiple accounts, with the goal of providing top‑notch service to the client, students, and community
• Drives and develops self and team at the account(s) towards building strong relationships with client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, engagement, etc.)
• May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
• Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications, while gathering input from the team and partners
• Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability
• Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district(s) and the community; attends key client and community events
• Ensures client(s) needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account(s), find cross‑sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed
• Supports functional areas including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary
• Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)
• Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time
• Champions development within the account(s) and has a full understanding of all roles within the operation; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account(s)
• Owns the financial results for the account(s), and works to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Educational minimum and work experience per USDA Professional Standards for the account(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management, plant operations management, environmental services, laundry, or other Support Services area
• Is well‑versed in foodservice management with proven track record of success, ideally in K12 foodservice
• Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen
• Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi‑tasking, prioritization, and organization skills
• Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software

Occasional travel required in this position

Associates at Flik Hospitality 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

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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.