K-12 Dining Services Executive Leader

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

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 an experienced operations leader to manage a large school dining program in Michigan. You will lead a diverse team, develop client relationships, and drive KPIs including profitability, safety, and student engagement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of management experience in foodservice, preferably in K12, with strong business, financial, and people skills. Competitive benefits and a performance-based bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management, Nutrition and / or Culinary management.
• Well-versed in foodservice management with proven track record of success, ideally in K12 foodservice.
• Proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen.
• Strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team at a large account or multiple accounts, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client, students, and community
• Drives and develops self and team at the account towards building strong relationships with client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, engagement, etc.)
• Owns the financial results for the account(s), and works to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Customer service

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Initiative

Resilience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chartwells K12 is seeking an experienced operations leader to manage a large school dining program in Michigan. You will lead a diverse team, develop client relationships, and drive KPIs including profitability, safety, and student engagement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of management experience in foodservice, preferably in K12, with strong business, financial, and people skills. Competitive benefits and a performance-based bonus are offered.