Salary: $85,000 - $91,500
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus incentive up to 15%, Medical, dental & Vision insurance, PTO, 401K
Job SummaryDIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES - Washougal School District, Washougal, WALead a student-focused dining program serving approximately 2,100 students across five schools in beautiful Washougal, WA. As Director of Dining Services, you'll oversee all areas of the program, including menus, food purchasing, budgeting, inventory, compliance, and daily operations, ensuring students receive nutritious, high-quality meals every day. Your leadership will help create a positive dining experience that supports student success and strengthens the school community.
You'll work closely with district leaders, principals, and school staff while supporting a team of approximately 21 frontline client employees. We're looking for an energetic, people-focused leader who enjoys building relationships, finding creative solutions, and bringing fresh ideas to school nutrition. If you're passionate about feeding students and making a meaningful impact, this is a great opportunity to lead a successful NSLP program and have fun doing it!
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.
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.
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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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