About this opportunity
Chartwells School Dining Services K12 lists this RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER - BURKE COUNTY K-12 SCHOOLS opportunity in hickory, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chartwells K12
Salary: $80.000 - $90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly bonus
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 4,500 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
Job Summary
Chartwells K12 is hiring a Resident District Manager (RDM) to lead F&B for Burke County School District in Morganton, NC. In this senior leadership role, you will serve as Chartwells point of contact for the clientas 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.
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 best practices, 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, finance, HR 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)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and minimum of minimum of ten (10) years of management experience in K12 foodservice.
Is well-versed in all aspects offoodservice 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 acumen
Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi‑tasking, prioritization, and organization skills
Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software
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.
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 BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Chartwells K12
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Worksite address
hickory, NC, 28601, US
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