Area Director / District Manager - K12 School Food Service - Eastern Michigan

Compass Group•Shelby Charter Township, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chartwells K12, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a seasoned Area Director / District Manager to lead and support our K–12 food service operations across Eastern Michigan. This multi-unit leadership role is responsible for approximately 16 school districts with a combined managed volume of $30 million. As the Area Director, you will provide hands-on leadership and strategic oversight for district-level operations while partnering closely with clients and internal teams. This role focuses on financial performance, operational consistency, talent development, and growth across a diverse portfolio of school districts. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, the Area Director will spend significant time in the field supporting accounts, building relationships, and ensuring operational excellence, with additional time working remotely from a home office.

Requirements

Five plus years of contract foodservice management experience, K12 food service preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strong in financial acumen
Multi-unit experience a MUST!!
Must be willing to travel to the Eastern Michigan K12 assigned accounts.

Nice To Haves

BS Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors the overall financial performance of the accounts to ensure profitability
Ensures consistent and fair administration of personnel policies
Manages planning, budget analysis and reporting for the region
Participates in the sales process to grow the region