AREA DIRECTOR / DISTRICT MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICES - Houston, TX
Job Summary
Area Director / District Manager – K12
Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA
Houston, TX Market
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 South Texas focusing on the Houston metroplex. This multi-unit leadership role is responsible for approximately 8-10 school districts with a combined managed volume of $20-30 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 Division 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
- Maintains 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
- Seven plus years of foodservice management experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Strong in financial acumen
- High Volume, Multi-unit experience a MUST!!
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retailer’s 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
- Commute Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
About the Role
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 South Texas focusing on the Houston metroplex. This multi-unit leadership role is responsible for approximately 8-10 school districts with a combined managed volume of $20-30 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 Division 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.