ASST Director, DINING Services - Appleton School District, WI

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, PTO

Pay Grade: 11

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.

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Join Chartwells K-12 and become part of a collaborative leadership team supporting the Appleton Area School District, one of the largest school districts in Northeast Wisconsin with nearly 16,000 students across 27 schools
. Reporting directly to the Resident District Manager and partnering with three fellow managers, the Assistant Director of Dining Services will serve as a key operational leader overseeing daily dining services across the district. This role is highly visible and hands‑on, requiring a leader who enjoys being in the schools, building relationships, supporting managers and associates, and ensuring students receive an outstanding dining experience every day.

The primary focus of this position is staffing and workforce management
. The successful candidate will lead hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing employee development for frontline teams across the district. This role will also be responsible for reinforcing food safety and personal safety standards through consistent training and coaching, helping manage labor and food costs, and serving as a problem solver for daily operational challenges. We are seeking a strong people leader with restaurant, hospitality, or food service management experience who thrives in a boots‑on‑the‑ground environment and has a passion for developing teams, driving accountability, and creating a culture of service excellence.

• Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
• Manages, trains, and develops associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of food service management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• Associate's degree is preferred.

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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…