Area Director / District Manager - K12 School Food Service - Eastern Michigan
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Compass Group
Utica, MI (In Person)
$115,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Chartwells K12
ChartwellsK12.com. Job Summary Area Director / District Manager - K12 Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA Eastern Michigan Area Director / District Manager - K12 Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA Eastern Michigan School Districts Chartwells K12, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a seasoned Area Director / District Manager to lead and support our K-12 food service operations across Eastern Michigan. This multi-unit leadership role is responsible for approximately 16 school districts with a combined managed volume of $30 million. As the Area Director, you will provide hands-on leadership and strategic oversight for district-level operations while partnering closely with clients and internal teams. This role focuses on financial performance, operational consistency, talent development, and growth across a diverse portfolio of school districts. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, the Area Director will spend significant time in the field supporting accounts, building relationships, and ensuring operational excellence, with additional time working remotely from a home office.
Salary:
$110000-$120000Other Forms of Compensation:
Annual Bonus Incentive up to 30%, Car, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401K, PTO Pay Grade:
17 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 Area Director / District Manager - K12 Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA Eastern Michigan Area Director / District Manager - K12 Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA Eastern Michigan School Districts Chartwells K12, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a seasoned Area Director / District Manager to lead and support our K-12 food service operations across Eastern Michigan. This multi-unit leadership role is responsible for approximately 16 school districts with a combined managed volume of $30 million. As the Area Director, you will provide hands-on leadership and strategic oversight for district-level operations while partnering closely with clients and internal teams. This role focuses on financial performance, operational consistency, talent development, and growth across a diverse portfolio of school districts. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, the Area Director will spend significant time in the field supporting accounts, building relationships, and ensuring operational excellence, with additional time working remotely from a home office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitors the overall financial performance of the accounts to ensure profitability
- Ensures consistent and fair administration of personnel policies
- Manages planning, budget analysis and reporting for the region
- Participates in the sales process to grow the region
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS Degree preferred
- Five plus years of contract foodservice management experience, K12 food service preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Strong in financial acumen
- Multi-unit experience a MUST!!
- Must be willing to travel to the Eastern Michigan K12 assigned accounts.
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 Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.Details:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Req ID:
1528345 ChartwellsK12 KRISTEN STROHMYER
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