RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER - South Bend Community School District, IN

Resident District Manager

Chartwells K12 is seeking a strategic, inspiring, and solutions-oriented Resident District Manager to lead our tenured account at South Bend Community School Corporation, serving over 15,000 students across 28 schools. Reporting directly to the Area Director, this role oversees all aspects of a multi-unit dining operationfrom client relationships and financial performance to operational excellence and team leadership. Success in this role requires a strong problem solver with exceptional financial acumen and the ability to build positive, lasting relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.

You'll lead a seasoned management team of eightincluding four Directors, three Chefs, and a Dietitianand support up to 150 dedicated frontline union associates. Your leadership will guide the delivery of exceptional service and innovative programs like Mood Boost, Student Choice, Discovery Kitchen, and Global Eats. We're looking for a hands-on leader who communicates effectively, inspires teams, and creates fresh, fun, and nourishing dining experiences across multiple sitesall while driving results and maintaining a student-centered focus.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, inspire, and manage a team with varied strengths across a large multi-unit account, ensuring outstanding service to students, clients, and the community
• Serve as the primary client liaison, building positive relationships and ensuring satisfaction across all levels of the district
• Drive operational and financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Collaborate with culinary and service leaders to deliver engaging student programs and regenerate a vibrant catering business
• Cultivate a culture of clarity, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Represent Chartwells K12 at district and community events, acting as a brand ambassador
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, local / state / federal policies, and company standards
• Conduct audits and maintain high standards in food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence
• Support cross-functional areas including marketing, nutrition, and culinary innovation
• Champion team development through mentor, performance evaluations, and succession planning
• Participate in district leadership conversations to share standard processes and build community

Preferred Qualifications :

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 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.