ASST DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES I - Appleton School District, WI

Compass Group•Appleton, WI

8d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Chartwells K-12 and become part of a collaborative leadership team supporting the Appleton Area School District, one of the largest school districts in Northeast Wisconsin with nearly 16,000 students across 27 schools. Reporting directly to the Resident District Manager and partnering with three fellow managers, the Assistant Director of Dining Services will serve as a key operational leader overseeing daily dining services across the district. This role is highly visible and hands-on, requiring a leader who enjoys being in the schools, building relationships, supporting managers and associates, and ensuring students receive an outstanding dining experience every day. The primary focus of this position is staffing and workforce management. The successful candidate will lead hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing employee development for frontline teams across the district. This role will also be responsible for reinforcing food safety and personal safety standards through consistent training and coaching, helping manage labor and food costs, and serving as a problem solver for daily operational challenges. We are seeking a strong people leader with restaurant, hospitality, or food service management experience who thrives in a boots-on-the-ground environment and has a passion for developing teams, driving accountability, and creating a culture of service excellence.

Requirements

2+ years of food service management experience.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Financial experience and business acumen skills.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
Manages, trains, and develops associates.
Performs other duties as assigned.