Director of Operations - K‑12 District Partnership

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title :  DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - K12 MULTI UNIT FOOD SERVICE - WINSTON SALEM, NC

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

Director of Operations — K‑12 District Partnership

Chartwells K12 | Winston‑Salem Public School System

Lead a flagship, long‑term district account where results are won through relationships. As Director of Operations, you’ll be the district’s trusted operating partner—co‑creating strategy, influencing decisions, and turning insights into programs that elevate student dining at scale.

What you’ll do

• Influence through partnership : Build executive‑level trust with district leaders; set a joint roadmap, run QBRs, and turn data into clear, persuasive narratives that drive action.
• Own the business : Lead multi‑site operations and full P&L for a large scope; deliver productivity, quality, and margin.
• Develop people : Coach managers, shape district‑wide training, and build a strong leadership bench with a client committed to staff development.
• Innovate & scale : Pilot new service models, menus, tech, and processes; standardize what works across schools.
• Ensure excellence : Drive USDA / state compliance, food safety, audit readiness, and consistent execution across culinary, procurement, HR, and finance.

What you bring

Why this role

High‑visibility, long‑term partnership ; real runway to innovate; and a client that actively invests in people development and training —under your leadership.

Ready to lead through partnership and deliver impact at scale? Apply now.

Key Responsibilities (Essential)

Preferred Qualifications

Ready to lead through partnership, deliver impact at scale, and accelerate your career? Apply now.

Join Chartwells K12 and help us nourish students so they can thrive—every day.

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.

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.

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 for paid time off benefits information.