DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - K12 Weld County School

Salary: $76,000-$83,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus incentive up to 15%, Medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, PTO


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

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES - FOOD SERVICE MANAGMENT

Weld County School District RE-8

We're excited to share we've been newly awarded this fantastic school district partnership in Fort Lupton, Colorado-home to 6 schools and approximately 2,400 students. It's a vibrant, close-knit community where great food truly powers great days, from first graders to soon-to-be grads. We're looking for a passionate, people-first Director of Dining Services to lead the charge in creating fun, fresh, and memorable dining experiences students actually look forward to.

If you're an energetic leader with big ideas (and maybe a feel for what kids really want on the menu!), this is your moment. You'll drive strategy, lead a strong team, and bring creativity to life-turning everyday meals into something special. If you're ready to build something exciting, make an impact, and serve up a little joy along the way, we'd love to have you on the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account.
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
• Works with the team in creating nutritious and top-quality food for the students.
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Acts as a liaison between the Chartwells, Client, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree in Management/Hospitality/Culinary or Nutrition encouraged with additional food service managment experience.**
• Three plus years of foodservice management experience.
• Dining experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial and strong intuition for business.
• Excellent communication skills.

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

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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: 1536312

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