DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - K12 Fulton Schools, Middleton, MI

Job Summary

Ready to spice up your career and lead with purpose? Chartwells K12 is on the hunt for a high-energy, people-loving Director of Dining Services to take charge of school dining across Fulton School District located in Middleton, MI.

You’ll be the heartbeat of food service for approximately 500 students across two schools, building a positive culture from the ground up while supporting newly updated facilities and benefiting from a long-tenured contract. In this role, you’ll lead and inspire a team of 8 frontline associates, jumping in wherever needed—from training and team-building to HR and finances.

This role is boots-on-the-ground and client-facing, so you’ll need to be comfortable taking the lead and passionate about being visible, hands-on, and fully engaged. If you’re a strong leader with a knack for numbers, a passion for people, and a love for food that fuels futures—plus, you’re into no nights, weekends, or holidays—this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a solid frontline associates
• Drive critical initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability
• Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization
• Oversee the annual budget and control costs
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Culinary/Nutrition necessary or equivalent experience preferred.
• Three plus years of foodservice management experience, prefers K12.
• Knowledge of high-volume food production is preferred.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• 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

Salary

$52,000 - $53,000

Other Forms of Compensation

• Annual bonus incentive up to 15%
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• PTO