DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - KIPP San Antonio, TX

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is seeking a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead a student nutrition program serving roughly 2,000 students across five schools on two campuses in San Antonio. You will oversee a team of Chartwells associates, drive engagement, and implement signature programs like Mood Boost and Discovery Kitchen while partnering with school leadership.

The ideal candidate has proven food service management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and is bilingual in

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition with food service experience.
• Three or more years of food service management experience.
• K-12 dining experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial acumen with strong business intuition; bilingual helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversees P&L and budgeting for the account.
• Maintains excellent client relationships and communications.
• Collaborates with teams to deliver nutritious, high‑quality meals.
• Launches and implements signature Chartwells programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Acts as liaison between Chartwells, client, and community.
• Performs other duties to ensure efficient dining services operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Financial acumen

Education

Associate’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition

Job description

Chartwells K12

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus incentive up to 20%, 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

KIPP San Antonio, TX is seeking a dynamic, people-focused Director of Dining Services to lead a student nutrition program serving approximately 2,000 students across five schools located on two campuses. This unique structure provides operational efficiencies while still offering significant visibility and impact across the district. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in client relations, passionate about building strong partnerships with school leadership, and bring proven food service management experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

This leadership role oversees a team of approximately 15-20 Chartwells associates and will play a key role in driving engagement, program growth, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will lead the launch and implementation of several signature Chartwells programs, including Mood Boost, Global Eats, Student Choice, Discovery Kitchen, and the nutrition-focused Game On initiative. We're looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys developing teams, creating memorable dining experiences, and connecting with students, staff, and families while fostering a culture of service excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client
• Works with the team to create nutritious, high-quality food for students
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Acts as a liaison between Chartwells, the client, and the community
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the dining services operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition preferred; additional food service management experience
• Three or more years of food service management experience
• K-12 dining experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial acumen with strong business intuition
• Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful!

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.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.

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Chartwells K12

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