Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus Incentive up to 20%, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, PTO, 401K

Job Summary

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES - Pacific Palisades Charter School, Pacific Palisades, CA

As the Director of Dining Services, you will lead all aspects of a high-profile dining program serving approximately 2,300 students at Pacific Palisades Charter School. This role oversees a team of nine Chartwells associates and is responsible for delivering operational excellence, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for students and staff. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can effectively manage daily operations while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

This position is ideal for a self-motivated, forward-thinking professional who thrives on bringing new ideas and innovation to the dining program. Working closely with school leadership as a trusted liaison, you will identify opportunities for growth, implement creative solutions, and continuously move the program forward. Through strong leadership, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, you will play a key role in enhancing the overall success of the food service operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of 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:

• Associate's degree in Nutrition/Management/Hospitality/Culinary preferred or equivalent experience preferred.**
• Three (3) plus years of foodservice management experience.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

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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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