Job Details

Chartwells K12

Position Title: DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES II - K12 FOOD SERVICE POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESS - WICHITA, KS

Chartwells K12 aims to ensure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier by serving appealing food and creating custom dining programs. With over 16,000 associates across 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small private and charter schools, Chartwells K12 leverages decades of experience in food, education, and operations, driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager eager to improve business operations. This role is responsible for the successful management of Dining Services for a potential new K12 food service account in Wichita, KS. The Director ensures client and customer satisfaction through efficient, cost-effective management, overseeing all food service activities including school cafeterias, retail, and catering.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage salaried managers and hourly associates within the Food Service Department.
2. Oversee the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account.
3. Conduct interviews, hire, train, assign work, evaluate performance, and manage staff relations including rewards, discipline, and conflict resolution.
4. Prepare and manage the annual budget.
5. Utilize company systems for reporting on inventory, cash flow, production, payroll, and other operational metrics.
6. Oversee and participate in the preparation and serving of food and beverages, ensuring adherence to company standards, sanitation, safety (HACCP and OSHA), and portion control.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree with four years of related experience per USDA guidelines.
• Five to seven years of direct food service management experience, including inventory and purchasing control.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, quality standards, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experience with P&L accountability or contract-managed services is desirable.
• Proven supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, clients, customers, and staff at all levels.
• Strong financial, budgeting, and accounting skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, email, and internet.
• ServSafe Certification.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This job posting is not exhaustive; responsibilities may change based on business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws, including Fair Chance initiatives.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• Employee Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental and Personal Leave

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