Director, Dining Services - Clarkston Community Schools, MI

Director Of Dining Services

Chartwells at Clarkson Community Schools District located in Clarkston, MI is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead our food service program across 11 schools (12 sites including Early Childhood), serving 6,400 students with excellence and creativity. This role oversees a talented team including an Assistant Director, Executive Chef, Administrative Assistant, and up to 60 frontline associates. You'll manage P&L performance, ensure compliance with NSLP guidelines, and design innovative menus that drive student participation. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, a passion for menu development, and exceptional relationship-building skills. The district values inclusion, openness, and teamwork, so cultural fit is key. If you're a self-starter who thrives on innovation, can lead with vision, and want to create a dining program that nourishes and inspires, we invite you to join us and make a delicious difference in the lives of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of Chartwells 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:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Culinary/Nutrition necessary or equivalent experience.
• Five plus years of foodservice management experience, prefers K12.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume food production is preferred.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

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.

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 including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

Req ID: 1481902