Head of Services - Support and Managed

DIR, DINING SERVICES - Union School District, San Jose, CA

Annual Bonus Incentive, 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. Chartwells at Union School District in San Jose, CA, is on the hunt for a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead our food service team across nine schools, serving 5,700 students with passion and precision. If you have a knack for managing P&L, creating mouth-watering menus that will entice student participation, and driving initiatives with a client-focused approach, this is your chance to shine!

With a supportive team of 50+ hourly associates, you'll work day time hours (7am-4pm) in a Monday - Friday schedule ensuring compliance with NSLP guidelines and collaborating with our Executive Chef to elevate our dining experience.

Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of up to 19 union frontline associates.

Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.

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.

Bachelor's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Nutrition/Culinay preferred or equivalent experience.

Five plus years of foodservice management experience.

Strong knowledge of high-volume food production is preferred.

Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.

Proficiency in computer skills.

At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Medical

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

Food Service, Chef, Culinary, Hospitality

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