Director of School Dining & Nutrition Programs

Compass Group USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead our food service program across nine schools, serving 5,700 students with passion and precision. You will manage P&L, craft winning menus, and drive client-focused initiatives with a 50+ hourly associate team in a 7am–4pm Mon–Fri schedule.

You will work with our Executive Chef to elevate the dining experience and ensure NSLP compliance, creating a program that nourishes and inspires students every day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Nutrition/Culinay or equivalent experience.
• Five plus years of foodservice management experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume food production is preferred.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of up to 19 union frontline associates.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
• Own the annual budget and control costs optimally.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L accountability

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Nutrition/Culinay

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead our food service program across nine schools, serving 5,700 students with passion and precision. You will manage P&L, craft winning menus, and drive client-focused initiatives with a 50+ hourly associate team in a 7am–4pm Mon–Fri schedule.

You will work with our Executive Chef to elevate the dining experience and ensure NSLP compliance, creating a program that nourishes and inspires students every day.