Director Dining Services - K12 South Bend Community School Corporation, IN

Director Of Dining Services

Are you a relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves leading dynamic teams across multiple locations? Chartwells K12 is hiring a Director of Dining Services to oversee operations at 10 schools within the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) in Indiana. As part of a large-scale program serving over 14,000 students across 35 school buildings, you'll join a team of 27 passionate salaried managers and report directly to the Resident District Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive impact in a mix of elementary and middle schools—leading daily operations, inspiring a team of 50 associates and 1 supervisor, and building strong, trust-based relationships with school partners, students, and staff.

This position is perfect for someone who connects easily with others and brings experience managing multi-unit operations. You'll play a key role in hiring, mentoring, and coaching team members to build a high-performing, motivated workforce. A day in the life includes being a hands-on leader, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations, and staying highly visible and engaged in the school community. Keys to success include being student-focused, client-driven, and committed to supporting your staff with a can-do attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. We're looking for someone who can bring rigor and focus, and push the team forward with clarity and purpose. If you're energized by the idea of redefining school dining and making a lasting impact in your community, this is the perfect position for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire our team up 50 frontline union associates.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
• Assist with 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 preferred or equivalent experience.
• Multi-unit experience highly preferred!
• Three plus years of foodservice management experience.
• Solid understanding of high-volume food production and catering trends is preferred.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Outstanding leadership and 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 for paid time off benefits information.