Chartwells K12

Position Title : DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES II- K12 FOOD SERVICE - LONG BEACH, MS

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 4,300 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.

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Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business.

This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services for a K-12 School District.

The Director ensures client, customer service / satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations.

They are responsible for all food service-related activities; including care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees culinary production in compliance with the National School Lunch Program and brand standards
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates;

addresses complaints and resolves problems

• Prepares and manages annual budget
• Apply company systems for completion of required daily / weekly / monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll / time-keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications :

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Mgt, or General Business plus four years of directly related experience preferred
• Five to seven years of direct food service operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe Certified

Last updated : 2024-04-23