K-12 Dining Services Director & Nutrition Leader

Compass Group USA; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

PTO

401K

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead a comprehensive student nutrition program in a school district. This highly visible role oversees the overall success of dining operations, including team leadership, financial performance, food quality, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day program management.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who mentors staff, manages budgets, ensures regulations compliance, and drives a culture of service,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition required or preferred.
• 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.

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 operation.

Skills

P&L oversight

Team leadership

Budgeting

K-12 dining experience

Education

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

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead a comprehensive student nutrition program in a school district. This highly visible role oversees the overall success of dining operations, including team leadership, financial performance, food quality, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day program management.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who mentors staff, manages budgets, ensures regulations compliance, and drives a culture of service,