RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICE - ST. LOUIS, MO - Compass Group, North America

Chartwells K12






Position Title: RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICE - ST. LOUIS, MO











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 4,300 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






Working as a Resident District Manager (RDM), you will manage a large multi-unit dining account for a K-12 public school system. You will serve as our point of contact for the client as well as lead the team within the account and manage the overall operation. You will provide planning and direction within your account to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment. You will also maintain strong client relationships and work to fulfill our mission to feed kids.


This position is aligned with a Potential New Business opportunity.





Key Responsibilities:



+ Leads, manages, and inspires a diverse team at a large account, with the goal of providing top-notch service to the client, students, and community


+ Drives and develops self and team at the account towards building strong relationships with the client(s) and achievement of key performance indicators (profitability, safety, employee engagement, etc.)


+ May serve on district leadership team, and participates in ongoing conversations with peers to share standard processes, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community


+ Ensures decisions are weighed for risk/reward and short/long term implications while gathering input from the team and partners


+ Fosters a culture of transparency, understanding, education, safety, and accountability at the account


+ Serves as the representative/brand ambassador of the Chartwells team within the district and community; attends key client and community events


+ Ensures client needs are met or exceeded, we retain the account, find cross-sell opportunities, and assist in rebid process as directed


+ Supports functional areas of operation, including but not limited to safety, marketing, nutrition and culinary


+ Ensures adherence to local, state, federal and company policies, and conducts unit audits to ensure conformance for key areas (e.g. food storage, sanitation)


+ Maintains compliance with USDA regulations and guidance for all applicable meal and retail programs, along with completing all required reporting on time


+ Champions development within the account; conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning for the account; has full understanding of all roles within operation


+ Owns the financial results for the account, and works with leadership to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes


+ Ensures consistent and fair administration of al policies and procedures






Required Qualifications:



+ Educational minimum and work experience per USDA Professional Standards for the account(s)






Required Qualifications:



+ Bachelor's degree in either Food Service, Hospitality, Nutrition, or a Business related field is required


+ Minimum of three (3) years in management of a K-12 National School Lunch Program is required


+ Is well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management with a proven track record of success


+ Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial skills


+ Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills


+ Champions the inclusion approach, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient


+ Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software



Occasional travel required in this position





Apply to Chartwells Schools today!


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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.


Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.


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)