Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

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

Job Summary

We're seeking a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead operations for Summit School District in Summit County, Colorado, serving the mountain communities of Frisco, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, and Dillon. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee dining services across 9 schools, serving more than 3,500 students and leading a team of approximately 30 district frontline employees. Backed by a long-standing partnership and strong client relationships, you'll drive operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and an exceptional dining experience for students each day.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strong operational leadership with creativity and innovation. In addition to managing a successful core program, you'll bring engaging concepts to life through initiatives such as Mood Boost, Global Eats, Discovery Kitchen, Student Choice, and the district's annual Celebrity Chef event. If you're a people-focused leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, strengthening client partnerships, and creating memorable dining experiences that positively impact students, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in one of Colorado's most scenic mountain communities.

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 preferred.
• Three or more years of food service management experience
• K-12 dining experience helpful
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial acumen with strong business intuition

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.

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

Req ID:

Chartwells K12

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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