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DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES I - K12 FOOD SERVICE - DANBURY, CT

Chartwells K12
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2026
Position Title: DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES I - K12 FOOD SERVICE - DANBURY, CT Salary:  $70,000 - $75,000Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus potential up to 15%  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 MyReferral@compass-usa.com.  Job Summary Working as a Director of Dining Services, you are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for a public schools' dining account in Danbury, CT.  You will manage and lead a team of associates.  You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality.  Additionally, you will be responsible for the following: Key Responsibilities:  Maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests and client as well as other departmentsWork with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality foodOversee all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the accountRoll out new culinary programs  Preferred Qualifications:BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferredThree to five years of foodservice operation experienceHigh volume production and catering experience is essentialPrevious experience managing a budgetDesire to learn and grow with a top notch food service company Apply to Chartwells Schools today!Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

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