Chartwells K12

　　Position Title: DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES - K12 FOOD SERVICE - NEW ORLEANS, LA

　　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 4,300 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 www.ChartwellsK12.com.

　　Job Summary

　　Working as a Director of Dining Services, you will manage multiple K12 schools within a district or across districts. You will be our point of contact for the school administrator responsible for food service, lead the teams within your assigned account(s), and manage the overall operation. You will provide planning and direction within the assigned accounts to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment, comply with all applicable regulations, maintain strong client relationships, and fulfill our mission to feed kids.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department

　　Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account

　　Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems

　　Prepares and manages annual budget

　　Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.

　　Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred

　　Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control

　　Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

　　Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable

　　Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills

　　Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

　　Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels

　　Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills

　　Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet

　　ServSafe® Certified

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　　Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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　　Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

　　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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

　　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)