Director OF Dining Services I - K12 FOOD Service - Central Falls, RI

Director Of Dining Services I - K12 Food Service - Central Falls, Ri

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.

Working as a Director of Dining Services, you are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for a public school-managed food service account for the public schools in the Central Falls, RI area. You will manage and lead a team of associates. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the students and faculty is of superior quality. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests and client as well as other departments
• Work with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food
• Oversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
• Utilize your culinary management skills in implementing new culinary programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Hospitality, Culinary, Food Service, or General Business related subject will be required as part of the USDA's National School Lunch Program
• Three to five years of food service operation experience
• High volume production and catering experience is essential
• Previous experience managing a budget
• Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

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 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.