DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES - K12 Hazelwood School District - FLORISSANT, MO

Position Title : DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES II - K12 Hazelwood School District - FLORISSANT, MO

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 .

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Job Summary

Chartwells K12 is seeking a passionate and energetic Director of Dining Services to help launch and lead food service operations for the Hazelwood School District in Florissant, Missouri , serving approximately 16,000 students across 32 schools . This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a brand-new account from day one, crafting the future of school dining in a vibrant and diverse district. Reporting to a dynamic Resident District Manager, this role will collaborate with a skilled Executive Chef, a creative Marketing Manager, and a fellow Director of Dining Services to deliver outstanding student-focused nutrition programs. The Director will also help lead, mentor and train up to 120 frontline associates , ensuring smooth operations, high-quality service, and a positive team culture.

The focus is on creating meaningful food experiences through innovative programs like Global Eats , Student Choice , Discovery Kitchen , and Mood Boost , while also supporting district-wide catering initiatives. Were looking for a hands-on leader with a strong operational mindset, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and school leadership. A strong and positive communicator is key to success in this rolesomeone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to make a lasting impact on how students experience food at school.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manages hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• 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
• Utilize 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 :

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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.

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