K-12 Dining Director: Lead Healthy, High-Impact School Meals

Compass Group USA; Wellington (KS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead a nutrition program for Wellington Unified School District 353, serving about 1,500 students across six campuses. The role oversees food quality, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and the development of up to 20 frontline associates.

This hands-on leader will build strong partnerships with district leadership, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence across locations with a Monday–Friday schedule and time off

Qualifications

• Three or more years of food service management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial acumen with strong business intuition.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Food service management

Education

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

Job description

Chartwells K12 is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead a nutrition program for Wellington Unified School District 353, serving about 1,500 students across six campuses. The role oversees food quality, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and the development of up to 20 frontline associates.

This hands-on leader will build strong partnerships with district leadership, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence across locations with a Monday–Friday schedule and time off