RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER- EDUCATION FOOD SERVICE - Lansing Public School District, MI

Chartwells K12

Salary: $115,000-$130,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus Incentive, Health Benefits, 401K, PTO

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.

Job Summary

Resident District Manager

Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA

Lansing Public Schools

Join us as a Resident District Manager (RDM) leading all aspects of a large multi-unit dining K12 account located in Lansing, MI. You'll be the primary liaison and business authority for the client, leading your team to operational success while encouraging strong client relationships and upholding our mission to nourish students.

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Responsibilities:

• Leading, managing, and motivating a diverse team to deliver outstanding service to the client, students, and community.
• Driving team development and building client relationships to achieve key performance indicators.
• Participating in district leadership and peer collaboration to share best practices and mitigate risks.
• Making strategic decisions with input from the team, ensuring alignment with short and long-term goals.
• Encouraging a culture of transparency, education, safety, and accountability.
• Representing Chartwells at client and community events as a brand ambassador.
• Ensuring client needs are met, identifying cross-sell opportunities, and supporting the rebid process.
• Supporting operational functions including safety, marketing, nutrition, and culinary.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and completing required reporting accurately and on time.
• Developing team members through performance evaluations and succession planning.
• Leading financial results and budgeting processes accurately.
• Coordinating policies and procedures consistently and fairly.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support efficient operation.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in foodservice or hospitality management, per USDA Professional Standards.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience in foodservice or hospitality.
• Strong background in foodservice management with shown success.
• Leadership experience, excellent communication, and financial competence.
• Proven initiative, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Proactive, inclusive, professional, and resilient demeanor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and POS software.
• Occasional travel required.**
  
  

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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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
  
  

Associates 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf

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Req ID: 1514898

Chartwells K12

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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