Senior Executive Director of School Operations - Nutrition Services
About The Position
The Senior Executive Director of School Operations provides executive leadership and fiscal stewardship for all school meal operations and nutrition services functions, including kitchen operations, menu planning and auxiliary support units within the department. This position ensures subordinate directors execute operational, regulatory, capital and fiscal responsibilities in alignment with strategic priorities. The role emphasizes oversight, long-range planning, risk management, and financial sustainability to support safe, efficient, and compliant school operations.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required.
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in school meal operations, multi-unit food management public sector administration, or large-scale operational environments.
- Experience supervising senior-level administrators required.
- Strategic planning and executive leadership expertise.
- Capital forecasting and long-range infrastructure planning.
- Budget oversight and fiscal management.
- Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Strong communication and organizational leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight for School Operations and auxiliary support units as designated.
- Establish departmental vision, performance standards, and accountability systems.
- Lead long-range operational strategy, forecasting supply cost for school based needs and equipment planning.
- Oversee budgets, fiscal controls, and responsible resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to school meal operations and facilities.
- Oversee schools profit and loss to achieve targeted performance outcomes.
- Advise the Deputy Chief and executive leadership on operational risk, infrastructure needs, sustainability planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Present operational updates, capital plans, and financial reports to executive leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
