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🚀 We're Hiring: Vice President of Operations – K-12
Chartwells K12 | Duval County Public Schools- Jacksonville, FL 🍎
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming school dining experiences?
Chartwells K12 is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Operations (VPO) to lead foodservice operations across Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL —one of the largest and most vibrant school districts in the country!
As the Vice President of Operations, you'll be the strategic force behind delivering exceptional meals, engaging student programs, and operational excellence across multiple sites. You’ll partner closely with district leaders, inspire a high-performing team, and drive innovation that fuels student success.
📍 Location: Duval County, FL- Jacksonville, FL
· 🚗 Company Car Provided
· 💬 Salary – $180,000- $200,000 (salary is based on experience, skills, and work history)
· 📦 Relocation Assistance Provided
· 🎁 Great Benefits
· 💸 PLUS Bonus Program
MUST have
· 💼 Minimum Responsibility of $40M
· 🏢 Multi-Unit Leadership Experience
· 🥗 K–12 Food & Beverage Experience / NSLP
10 years of progressive leadership in foodservice, with 5 years in multi-unit/regional roles.
· 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree Required
✨ What You’ll Do:
- Lead and elevate multi-site foodservice operations with a focus on quality, compliance, and student engagement.
- Build and mentor a powerhouse team of operators and support staff.
- Cultivate strong relationships with school leaders and community partners.
- Champion data-driven decisions to optimize labor, costs, and performance.
- Spark student participation through creative marketing and outreach.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Culinary, and Communications.
- Represent Chartwells in new business ventures and strategic initiatives.
- Be a visible, inspiring leader who models excellence every day.
🎯 What We’re Looking For:
- 10 years of progressive leadership in foodservice, with 5 years in multi-unit/regional roles.
- Proven success in client relations, financial oversight, and team development.
- Expertise in K12 nutrition and USDA compliance (a big plus!).
- Strong business acumen and digital collaboration skills.
- Experience leading large-scale rollouts and strategic projects.
💼 Why Join Us? Chartwells K12 offers a purpose-driven career with incredible benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan & Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave & Personal Leave
- Wellness Programs, Pet Insurance & More
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Company car
- GREAT Bonus program
Salary : $180,000 - $200,000
