K-12 Food Service Operations Leader

Compass Group USA; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Southeastern Massachusetts is seeking a Food Service Operations Manager to lead multi-unit K-12 programs across 8 to 12 districts. You will oversee operations, mentor staff, ensure food quality and adherence to standards, and drive client relationships while coordinating promotions and initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong financial acumen, staff development, and the ability to manage multiple sites in a fast-paced school-food service environment within a large organization.

Qualifications

• Five+ years progressive management and leadership experience.
• Proven record of cost containment in a large multi-unit organization.
• Strong planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental operations across planning, directing, and evaluating.
• Provide fiscal oversight and prepare financial reports.
• Supervise unit management staff.
• Help set short- and long-term goals.
• Advise on district-wide programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate inter-department activities and ensure alignment.

Skills

Management experience

Cost containment

Leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in Southeastern Massachusetts is seeking a Food Service Operations Manager to lead multi-unit K-12 programs across 8 to 12 districts. You will oversee operations, mentor staff, ensure food quality and adherence to standards, and drive client relationships while coordinating promotions and initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong financial acumen, staff development, and the ability to manage multiple sites in a fast-paced school-food service environment within a large organization.