Head of School Partnerships & Events

B&M Catering•Pawtucket, RI

13h•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role blends operational leadership, nutrition program oversight, and revenue-driving sales strategy. The ideal candidate is both relationship-oriented and performance-driven, capable of managing complex school meal programs while also leading a high-performing event sales function. You will oversee approximately 7,500 daily school meals, manage charter school partnerships and compliance, while also driving event sales growth across corporate, social, and wedding markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5+ years of experience in school nutrition programs, food service contract management, or government reimbursement programs (CACFP, NSLP, SBP, SFSP, SMP, RIDE)
Knowledge of federal and state child nutrition program compliance requirements
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data/records management systems

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential strongly preferred
Experience working with charter schools or K–12 food service operations
Experience using the Health E Pro software program. This is what we use to facilitate menu compliance at the state and federal levels.
Familiarity with Rhode Island child nutrition program requirements
Background in catering or high-volume food service environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounts and competing deadlines
Assertive and confident communicator
Highly organized with strong time management
Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for charter school clients, building strong, long-term relationships
Develop, negotiate, and manage school contracts, including renewals, pricing, and service expectations
Lead onboarding and implementation of new school programs
Oversee federal and state reimbursement processes, ensuring accurate claims, documentation, and audit readiness
Ensure compliance with USDA Food & Nutrition Service and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) requirements
Collaborate with the Executive Chef on 21-day rotating menu development
Manage dietary accommodations and special nutrition needs
Stay current on Rhode Island and federal child nutrition regulations