AREA DIRECTOR - K12 FOOD SERVICE - ST AUGUSTINE, FL

Compass Group•Saint Augustine Beach, FL

54d•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

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. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryAs Area Director, you’ll be a strategic partner to both clients and internal teams—focused on multi-unit leadership, operational performance, and developing high-impact teams. You’ll oversee a portfolio of K-12 districts representing $25–35M in managed volume and lead a team of RDMs and Directors across multiple accounts. This role requires regular travel to client sites to provide hands-on support, ensure program alignment, and drive results. We’re looking for someone with strong multi-unit experience, proven financial competency, and the ability to confidently address groups—whether in board meetings or district-level discussions. Ideal candidates bring K-12 public school experience, have managed $10M+ in volume, and excel at building relationships, navigating complex challenges, and leading through influence. This is a highly visible role with significant growth potential, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple districts while coaching and empowering high-performing teams.

Requirements

Five to seven years of contract foodservice management experience
Strong leadership and communication skills
Financial acumen
Multi-unit experience is preferred

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