K-12 Dining Services Director — No Nights or Weekends

Chartwells School Dining Services K12

Texarkana (AR)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead the dining program for a premier K-12 school district in the United States. This role emphasizes delivering fresh, nutritious menus with exceptional work-life balance—no nights, no weekends, and no holidays—to allow continued focus on passion for culinary excellence.

You will guide a talented team, elevate student dining experiences, and implement innovative concepts in a fast-paced educational setting.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Culinary or related field.
  • Three+ years of foodservice management experience.
  • Dining experience and strong leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees all finance and budgeting as it pertains to the account.
  • Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
  • Works with the team in creating nutritious and top-quality food for the students.
  • Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the culinary teams.
  • Acts as a liaison between Chartwells, Client, and the community.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Skills

Budgeting
Team Leadership
Communication
Foodservice Management

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary/ Food Services Technology/ Management/Hospitality

Job description

Chartwells K12 is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead the dining program for a premier K-12 school district in the United States. This role emphasizes delivering fresh, nutritious menus with exceptional work-life balance—no nights, no weekends, and no holidays—to allow continued focus on passion for culinary excellence.

You will guide a talented team, elevate student dining experiences, and implement innovative concepts in a fast-paced educational setting.

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