K-12 Dining Services Lead — Culinary & Program Innovation

Compass Group USA; Bean Hill (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is seeking an Assistant Director of Dining Services II to oversee day-to-day operations for a K-12 school account. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure top-quality food, maintain client relationships, and drive profitability in your assigned area.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with the Chef to craft nutritious menus, implementing innovative culinary programs with marketing, and coaching associates to deliver outstanding service while meeting financial goals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory or lead experience in the food service industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for motivating teams and building client rapport.
• Financial experience to support business goals and operational success.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Associate’s degree preferred, relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chef and management team to craft nutritious, high-quality food offerings.
• Implement innovative culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams to keep offerings fresh.
• Foster client relationships and develop associates to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Financial acumen

MS Office

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chartwells K12 is seeking an Assistant Director of Dining Services II to oversee day-to-day operations for a K-12 school account. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure top-quality food, maintain client relationships, and drive profitability in your assigned area.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with the Chef to craft nutritious menus, implementing innovative culinary programs with marketing, and coaching associates to deliver outstanding service while meeting financial goals.