K-12 Food Service Ops Leader | Regional Impact & Growth

Compass Group USA; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 is seeking an Operations Manager to provide hands-on leadership for multi-unit food service operations across 5 to 8 school districts in Southern Missouri. You will mentor associates, coach leaders, and train staff to meet service and quality standards.

You will build strong client relationships, oversee financial performance, and support marketing efforts while ensuring food quality, safety, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive management and leadership experience.
• Strong planning, communications, and cross-unit leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and high customer service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental operations planning, directing, and evaluation.
• Provide fiscal oversight and prepare financial reports for the Regional VP.
• Supervise unit staff and advise on performance.
• Contribute to short- and long-term departmental goals and initiatives.
• Coordinate across departments to align activities and avoid conflicts.
• Monitor process development, compliance, and internal controls.

Skills

5+ years progressive management

Visionary leadership

General business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Customer service oriented

Public speaking

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Organizational skills in fast-paced环境

Initiative & leadership

Job description

Chartwells K-12 is seeking an Operations Manager to provide hands-on leadership for multi-unit food service operations across 5 to 8 school districts in Southern Missouri. You will mentor associates, coach leaders, and train staff to meet service and quality standards.

You will build strong client relationships, oversee financial performance, and support marketing efforts while ensuring food quality, safety, and compliance.