Director Dining Services - Potential NEW Business Muskegon, MI Area

Director Of Dining Services

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.

Are you an energetic leader with a passion for transforming dining experiences? We're seeking a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead our team in delivering exceptional service and unforgettable culinary moments for a K12 school district in the Muskegon, MI area. In this pivotal role, you'll shape the future of school dining through strategic planning, operational excellence, and team development. Reporting to the Area Director, you'll build a strong, cohesive team while cultivating meaningful relationships with clients, students, and the community. Your interpersonal skills will drive client satisfaction, boost student engagement, and help create a vibrant, welcoming dining environment that students look forward to every day. If you're ready to make a difference and set the stage for culinary success, we'd love to have 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.
• Lead the annual budget and control costs efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Food Services Management/Hospitality/Culinary or Nutrition or equivalent experience.
• Three plus years of foodservice management experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume food production and catering trends is preferred.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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.

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.