Assistant Director of Dining Services – K-12 Schools

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Dining Services – K-12 Schools role is onsite in Maryland Heights, MO, supporting dining operations for Pattonville K-12 schools. The stated salary is $55,000–$65,000 per year. Chartwells K12 aims to serve food students enjoy while supporting healthier outcomes. The role helps run day-to-day school food service operations by leading associates, maintaining client relationships, and supporting food quality and financial performance. It works with culinary, marketing, and management colleagues to develop offerings and deliver service to school communities.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the Chef and management team on nutritious, high-quality food offerings
• work with marketing and culinary teams on dining programs
• maintain client relationships
• lead, train, and develop associates
• support operational and financial goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director

dining services

k-12 schools

food service operations

team leadership

associate development

client relationships

maryland heights mo

chartwells k12

$55k–$65k

full-time

school dining

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, wellness programs, paid parental leave, and other listed benefits.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of supervisory or lead experience in food service; an associate degree is preferred, with relevant experience considered.

About the employer

Chartwells K12 is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.