Regional Director OF Operations - K12 Contracted FOOD Service - Remote BASED - NEW Orleans, Louisiana - Remote Eligible

Regional Director of Operations - K12 Contracted Food Service

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.

The Regional Director provides strategic direction of the Chartwells K12 management team for the K12 districts served throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. This position provides overall planning, direction, evaluation and control of the food service units, achieving operational and financial goals. The Regional Director provides guidance and motivation to District Managers, District Directors of Dining Services, and other Managers and Associates. The role is instrumental in establishing and maintaining effective customer/client rapport. This is a remote opportunity and the position will ideally operate in the New Orleans or Baton Rouge area, or out of Jackson, MS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Is well versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success
• Possesses strong strategic thinking skills, with an emphasis on delivering and measuring action plans
• Is proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers
• Embraces excellence in customer service both for internal and external customers; has excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in assisting customers, clients, peers and subordinates
• Manages all Company Higher Education accounts within a region to ensure compliance with government and agency standards and to ensure profitability of the region
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of personnel policies.
• Manages planning, budget analysis and reporting for the Region and/or District

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
• Five years of experience in food service management.
• Experience in large managed volume school food service operations
• Experience in P&L management
• Contract-managed service experience, preferred

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA. 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.

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.