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DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES - K12 South Bend Community School Corporation, IN

Compass Group
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Indiana, South Bend
Jul 19, 2025
Chartwells K12 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. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com. Job Summary Are you a relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves leading dynamic teams across multiple locations? Chartwells K12 is hiring a Director of Dining Services to oversee operations at 10 schools within the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) in Indiana. As part of a large-scale program serving over 14,000 students across 35 school buildings, you'll join a team of 27 passionate salaried managers and report directly to the Resident District Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive impact in a mix of elementary and middle schools-leading daily operations, inspiring a team of 50 associates and 1 supervisor, and building strong, trust-based relationships with school partners, students, and staff. This position is perfect for someone who connects easily with others and brings experience managing multi-unit operations. You'll play a key role in hiring, mentoring, and coaching team members to build a high-performing, motivated workforce. A day in the life includes being a hands-on leader, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations, and staying highly visible and engaged in the school community. Keys to success include being student-focused, client-driven, and committed to supporting your staff with a can-do attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. We're looking for someone who can bring rigor and focus, and push the team forward with clarity and purpose. If you're energized by the idea of redefining school dining and making a lasting impact in your community, this is the perfect position for you! Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and inspire our team up frontline union associates. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability. Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization. Assist with Annual budget and control costs. Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards. Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation. Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree preferred or equivalent experience. Multi unit experience highly preferred! Three plus years of foodservice management experience. Solid understanding of high-volume food production and (catering trends) is preferred. Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience. Outstanding leadership and communication skills. Proficiency in computer skills. Apply to Chartwells Schools today!** Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 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, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 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. 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.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. Req ID:1441335 Chartwells K12 KRISTEN STROHMYER [[req_classification