Salary: $90,000 - $105,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus Incentive, medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, PTO

Job Summary

Chartwells at Union School District in San Jose, CA, is on the hunt for a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead our food service team across nine schools, serving 5,700 students with passion and precision. If you have a knack for managing P&L, creating mouth-watering menus that will entice student participation, and driving initiatives with a client-focused approach, this is your chance to shine!

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of driving change and innovation, committed to growing our dining program to new heights. With a supportive team of 50+ hourly associates, you'll work day time hours (7am-4pm) in a Monday - Friday schedule ensuring compliance with NSLP guidelines and collaborating with our Executive Chef to elevate our dining experience.

If you're a self-starter who thrives on innovation and excellence, we want you to join us and make a delicious difference in our students' lives. Together, let's create a dining program that not only nourishes but also inspires.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of up to 19 union frontline associates.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
• Own the annual budget and control costs optimally.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Nutrition/Culinay preferred or equivalent experience.**
• Five plus years of foodservice management experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume food production is preferred.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID:

Chartwells K12

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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