Director Dining Services

3 weeks ago


Phoenix, United States Chartwells K12 Full time

Chartwells K12

**Job Summary**:
Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of dining services management? This position is not just a job-it's an exhilarating opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to embark on a thrilling journey of skill development and career growth. Working under the direct supervision of an Area Director and benefiting from mentorship by seasoned leaders like a successful Director of Dining Services or Resident District Manager, you'll be immersed in every facet of the operation. From mastering culinary innovation to honing your leadership prowess, this role is your ticket to becoming a force to be reckoned with in the dining services industry.

Key responsibilities and learning objectives include:

- Shadowing and assisting the Director of Dining Services in leading salaried managers and hourly associates.
- Observing and participating in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account under the Director's guidance.
- Assisting with interviewing new associates under the Director's supervision and learning recruitment standard processes.
- Participating in training programs for associate onboarding, task delegation, and performance management.
- Learning and practicing effective communication to address customer complaints and resolve issues alongside the Director.
- Observing the Director in preparing and managing the annual budget and gaining an understanding of financial processes within the department.
- Learning to utilize company systems for reports like inventory, cash flow, production, payroll, and timesheets through guided practice.
- Learning to utilize company systems for cost control like menu forecasting and labor scheduling.
- Shadowing the Director and other staff to understand how food and beverage items are prepared, presented, and served according to company standards for quality, safety, sanitation (HACCP and OSHA), and portion control.
- Gradually gaining hands-on experience in food preparation tasks under close supervision, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines, and in compliance with USDA programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

- B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred.
- Five plus years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
- Solid understanding of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
- Strong supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate on various levels.
- Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
- ServSafe® Certified.
- 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.**

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)

**Req ID**: 1291779

Chartwells K12

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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