Director, Dining Services - Duluth Charter Schools, MN

Director Of Dining Services – Duluth Charter Schools

Join Chartwells at Duluth Charter Schools as the Director of Dining Services, leading food operations across two schools serving Prek-8th grade and 735 students. In this role, you'll oversee eight Chartwells frontline associates and manage all aspects of our dining program. This position requires a dynamic leader who can ensure compliance, drive participation, and deliver nutritious, appealing meals while fostering a positive, collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate is personable, community-focused, and skilled at building strong relationships with staff, district leaders, and local stakeholders. A typical day includes guiding daily operations, menu planning, food safety oversight, and engaging in community initiatives. Visibility in cafeterias, hands-on leadership, and proactive communication are key to success. If you have proven success as a manager in food service, a passion for service excellence, and the ability to lead with integrity and enthusiasm, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of frontline associates.
• Drive critical initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
• Oversee the annual budget and control costs.
• 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:

• Associate's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Culinary/Nutrition preferred, not mandatory.
• Three plus years of foodservice management experience.
• Knowledge of high-volume food production is preferred.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

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.

Req ID: 1486562

Chartwells K12

Kristen Strohmyer

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