DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - Summit School District, Breckenridge, CO

Compass Group•FRISCO, CO

29d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

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. We're seeking a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead operations for Summit School District in Summit County, Colorado, serving the mountain communities of Frisco, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, and Dillon. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee dining services across 9 schools, serving more than 3,500 students and leading a team of approximately 30 district frontline employees. Backed by a long-standing partnership and strong client relationships, you'll drive operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and an exceptional dining experience for students each day. This is a unique opportunity to combine strong operational leadership with creativity and innovation. In addition to managing a successful core program, you'll bring engaging concepts to life through initiatives such as Mood Boost, Global Eats, Discovery Kitchen, Student Choice, and the district's annual Celebrity Chef event. If you're a people-focused leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, strengthening client partnerships, and creating memorable dining experiences that positively impact students, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in one of Colorado's most scenic mountain communities.

Requirements

Three or more years of food service management experience
Strong leadership and communication skills
Financial acumen with strong business intuition

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition preferred
additional food service management experience preferred
K-12 dining experience helpful

Responsibilities

Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
Maintains excellent relationships with the client
Works with the team to create nutritious, high-quality food for students
Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
Acts as a liaison between Chartwells, the client, and the community
Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the dining services operation