Director Of Dining ServicesThis is an opportunity to lead a program that truly makes a difference in the lives of students every day. Serving 2,500 students across five schools in the highly regarded Orinda Union School District, the Director of Dining Services will oversee all dining operations while creating an engaging, student-focused culture where healthy food is fun and kids are excited to visit the cafeteria. Reporting to the Area Director, this highly visible leader will manage an Executive Chef and up to 16 associates while partnering closely with district leadership. We're seeking a confident, well-spoken professional with strong command presence, a sense of ownership, and the ability to build relationships, implement systems, drive accountability, and create a positive culture for both employees and students.Just as rewarding as the impact is the lifestyle. This Monday-Friday leadership role offers an exceptional work-life balance with no nights, no weekends, and no holidays, allowing you to enjoy a career in foodservice without sacrificing personal time. You'll have the opportunity to bring innovative programs such as Mood Boost, Discovery Kitchen, Global Eats, Student Choice, and Nutrition Game On to life, transforming mealtime into an experience students genuinely enjoy. If you're passionate about leading people, feeding kids, and going home each day knowing you've made a positive impact on thousands of young lives, this is a rare opportunity to combine purpose, leadership, and quality of life in one exceptional role.Key Responsibilities:Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the accountMaintains excellent relationships with the clientWorks with the team to create nutritious, high-quality food for studentsImplements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teamsActs as a liaison between Chartwells, the client, and the communityPerforms other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the dining services operationPreferred Qualifications:Associate's degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition preferred; additional food service management experienceThree or more years of food service management experienceK-12 dining experience preferredStrong leadership and communication skillsFinancial acumen with strong business intuitionChartwells 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.
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