DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - Conecuh County Schools, Evergreen, AL

Job Summary

Conecuh County Schools, located in the close-knit community of Evergreen, Alabama, is seeking a dynamic Director of Dining Services to lead our new food service partnership across six schools serving approximately 1,100 students. Overseeing a team of 14 frontline associates, this leader will be responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals while creating a welcoming dining experience that reflects the values of the community. We're looking for someone with strong culinary experience who appreciates the importance of home-cooked, comfort-style meals and can bring creativity and passion to the program. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with proven people-management skills and a talent for building strong relationships with school administrators, staff, and the community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing a strong team, enhancing student participation, and supporting occasional catering events throughout the district.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client
• Works with the team to create nutritious, high-quality food for students
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Acts as a liaison between Chartwells, the client, and the community
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the dining services operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Management, Hospitality, Culinary, or Nutrition preferred
• Additional food service management experience
• Three or more years of food service management experience
• K-12 dining experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial acumen with strong business intuition

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retail 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

Other Forms of Compensation

• Annual bonus incentive up to 20%
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO

About the Role

Chartwells K12 Salary: $56,500 - $60,000

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.