Salary: $90,000 - $102,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus incentive up to 15%, Medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, PTO
Pay Grade: 13
Job SummaryThis is an opportunity to lead a program that truly makes a difference in the lives of students every day.
Serving 2,500 students across five schools in the highly regarded Orinda Union School District, the Director of Dining Services will oversee all dining operations while creating an engaging, student-focused culture where healthy food is fun and kids are excited to visit the cafeteria. Reporting to the Area Director, this
highly visible leader will manage an Executive Chef and up to 16 associates while partnering closely with district leadership. We're seeking a confident, well-spoken professional with strong command presence, a sense of ownership, and the ability to build relationships, implement systems, drive accountability, and create a positive culture for both employees and students.
Just as rewarding as the impact is the lifestyle. This Monday-Friday leadership role offers an exceptional work-life balance with no nights, no weekends, and no holidays, allowing you to enjoy a career in foodservice without sacrificing personal time. You'll have the opportunity to bring innovative programs such as Mood Boost, Discovery Kitchen, Global Eats, Student Choice, and Nutrition Game On to life, transforming mealtime into an experience students genuinely enjoy. If you're passionate about leading people, feeding kids, and going home each day knowing you've made a positive impact on thousands of young lives, this is a rare opportunity to combine purpose, leadership, and quality of life in one exceptional role.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
- Maintains excellent relationships with the client
- Works with the team to create nutritious, high-quality food for students
- Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
- Acts as a liaison between Chartwells, the client, and the community
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the dining services operation
Preferred Qualifications:- Associate's degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition preferred; additional food service management experience
- Three or more years of food service management experience
- K-12 dining experience preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Financial acumen with strong business intuition
Apply to Chartwells Schools today!Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates 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
Req ID: Chartwells K12
KRISTEN STROHMYER
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