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DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - Reese Public Schools, MI

Compass Group, North America

REESE, MIJob$58–65K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$58–65K/yr
Location
REESE, MI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Chartwells K12 seeks a student-focused Director of Dining Services to lead nutrition programs across Reese Public Schools’ elementary and junior/senior high school campuses, serving approximately 800 students. The director oversees daily food service operations, a team of 11 associates, financial accountability, and regulatory compliance. The role includes breakfast, lunch, GSRP meals, and summer feeding, with a primarily Monday through Friday schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Client Relations, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveFrontline Leadership, nice to haveTechnology, nice to haveFood Service Systems, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveFoodservice Management, requiredDining, nice to haveFinancial Acumen, nice to haveBusiness Acumen, nice to have

Qualifications

Associate's Degree, nice to have3+ Years Foodservice Management Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Chartwells K12

Salary: $58,000 - $65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus incentive up to 15%, Medical, dental & vision insurance, PTO, 401K

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 www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

Reese Public Schools in Reese, MI is seeking a student-focused Director of Dining Services to lead nutrition programs across the district's elementary and junior/senior high school campuses, serving approximately 800 students. This hands-on leader will oversee daily food service operations, manage a team of 11 associates, ensure financial accountability and regulatory compliance, and deliver a positive dining experience for students, staff, and families. The program includes traditional breakfast and lunch service, GSRP meal programs, and an active summer feeding program. This is a well-established, long-tenured account with a strong history of success and community support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who thrives on building relationships, developing teams, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in client relations, communication, and frontline leadership, while also being comfortable using technology and food service systems as part of their daily responsibilities. Success in this role requires a collaborative approach, strong organizational skills, and a passion for student nutrition. Reese Public Schools offers outstanding work-life balance with a primarily Monday through Friday schedule, typically working 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., allowing evenings, weekends, and holidays to be spent outside of work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account

  • Maintains excellent relationships with the client

  • Works with the team in creating nutritious and top quality food for the students

  • Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the Company marketing and culinary teams

  • Acts as a liaison between the Company, Client, and the community

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates degree preferred

  • Three plus years of foodservice management experience required

  • Dining experience preferred

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Financial and business acumen

  • Excellent communication skills

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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 Benefits

  • Employee 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, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsK12.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1582169

Chartwells K12

SHANNON MOORE

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How this job compares

Set against the 430 open Dining Services Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–65K/yr
  • US median$85–100K/yr341 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $62K, is 34% below the US median midpoint ($93K) — in the lowest quarter of Dining Services Director salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Dining Services Director jobs in Michigan and 430 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Dining Services Director postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (87 postings).
Education
7 of the 430 open Dining Services Director jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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