Director of School Dining & Nutrition Programs

Compass Group USA; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Holiday time off

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet Insurance

Employee assistance program

FSAs

Personal leave

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 is seeking an experienced Director of Dining Services to lead a well-established school nutrition program serving approximately 3,000 students across five schools, supported by an Assistant Director and a team of about 40 frontline associates.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader, building strong client relationships and fostering a collaborative culture across all school locations, with a focus on operational excellence, employee development, and marquee Chartwells

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nutrition/Management/Hospitality/Culinary or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years of foodservice management experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume food production and catering trends.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire frontline associates.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
• Own the annual budget and control costs.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.

Skills

Leadership

P&L accountability

Foodservice management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates degree in Nutrition/Management/Hospitality/Culinary

Job description

Chartwells K-12 is seeking an experienced Director of Dining Services to lead a well-established school nutrition program serving approximately 3,000 students across five schools, supported by an Assistant Director and a team of about 40 frontline associates.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader, building strong client relationships and fostering a collaborative culture across all school locations, with a focus on operational excellence, employee development, and marquee Chartwells