DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES II - Fort Worth Independent Schools (FWISD), TX

Job Summary

Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA Fort Worth Independent School District – Fort Worth, TX

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing Director of Dining Services (DDS) to lead elementary and middle school dining operations within Fort Worth ISD in Texas, supporting a district portfolio of approximately 122 schools and a $50 million operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Prepares and manages annual budget
• Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management, dietetics, culinary or related fields
• Five (5) years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control, K12 experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to communicate in Spanish in a professional work environment preferred

Benefits

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