SR DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - K12 Davison Community Schools, MI

Compass Group USA; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is seeking a results-driven manager to lead a large dining account with a focus on service to students and the community. You will drive teamwork, profitability, safety and engagement while serving as the brand ambassador for Chartwells in district settings.

The role emphasizes relationship building with clients, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability for budgeting and reporting within a K-12 foodservice environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience in foodservice, hospitality, nutrition, or culinary management.

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.)
• May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
• Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications, while gathering input from the team and partners
• Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability
• Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district(s) and the community; attends key client and community events
• Ensures client(s) needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account(s), find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed
• Supports functional areas including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary
• Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)
• Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time
• Champions development within the account(s) and has a full understanding of all roles within the operation; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account(s)
• Owns the financial results for the account(s), and works to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POS software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Chartwells K12

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation:Annual bonus incentive up to 15%, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, PTO

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

Key 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.)


• May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community


• Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications, while gathering input from the team and partners


• Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability


• Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district(s) and the community; attends key client and community events


• Ensures client(s) needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account(s), find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed


• Supports functional areas including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary


• Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)


• Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time


• Champions development within the account(s) and has a full understanding of all roles within the operation; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account(s)


• Owns the financial results for the account(s), and works to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes


• Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management, Nutrition and / or Culinary management.


• Is well-versed in foodservice management with proven track record of success, ideally in K12 foodservice


• Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen


• Demonstrates 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

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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

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Chartwells K12