DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES - South Bend Community School Corp, IN

Overview

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. Chartwells K12 serves more than 14,000 students across 29 schools and 6 offsite locations within the South Bend Community School Corporation. The organization leverages decades of food, education, and operational experience driven by culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent.

For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com

Job Summary

Are you a visionary leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and builds trust-based relationships? Chartwells K12 is seeking a Director of Dining Services to oversee a portion of school dining operations within the South Bend Community School Corporation , which serves over 14,000 students across 29 schools and 6 offsite locations. Reporting to the Resident District Manager, you'll collaborate with a team of 27 salaried managers to mentor, train, and guide a dedicated workforce of 150 union associates. You'll lead daily operations in a mix of elementary and middle schools, managing up to 50 union associates and 1 supervisor, while partnering with school leaders, students, and staff to create a welcoming and impactful dining experience. This role emphasizes energy, clarity, and a student-first mindset.

You'll be a hands-on leader, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations while championing a culture of excellence, inclusion, and joy. The role focuses on nourishing students with wholesome, delicious meals served in a fun environment that celebrates community and fuels learning. If you're passionate about transforming school dining into a vibrant part of the educational experience, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

Ideal candidates will build connections with others and have a background in managing multi-unit operations. You will hire, mentor, and coach team members to build a high-performing, motivated workforce, remain highly visible in the school community, and drive the team forward with rigor and focus.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of union associates.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
• Assist with annual budget and cost control.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. 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, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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