ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES I - K12 Westport Public Schools, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:  $58000 - $63000

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic food service leader with a passion for operational excellence and building strong client relationships? Join Chartwells K12 as the Assistant Director for Westport Public Schools in Westport, CT, a premier school district serving more than 5,200 students across 8 schools . Reporting to the Director and working alongside a highly skilled Executive Chef, this highly visible leadership role is instrumental in supporting daily operations, enhancing the dining experience, and ensuring exceptional service delivery throughout the district.

The Assistant Director serves as a key partner to district stakeholders and plays a significant role in client relations, building trusted relationships with school administrators and district leadership. The successful candidate will help oversee day-to-day food service operations, support team development and engagement, drive operational initiatives, and ensure financial, safety, and service goals are achieved. We are seeking a collaborative leader with outstanding communication skills, strong people management experience, and a customer-focused mindset to deliver an exceptional dining program for students, clients, and the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food. 
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams. 
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client. 
• Manages, trains, and develops associates. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of food service management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills. 
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• Associate’s degree is preferred. 

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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12  are 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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Req ID: 1545882

Chartwells K12 

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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