Area Director — K-12 Food Service, Connecticut

Job overview

The Area Director — K-12 Food Service, Connecticut is an onsite role listed in Hartford, CT, supporting operations across Central and Southwest Connecticut. The stated salary is $120,000–$130,000 per year, with a yearly bonus and company car also listed. Chartwells K12 provides dining programs for schools and aims to serve food students enjoy while supporting their health. The Area Director leads and supports directors across multiple school district accounts, strengthening client relationships, financial performance, people development, and regional growth. The role provides client support and accountability for in-unit directors and oversees regional planning and operations.

What you'll do

• Monitor account financial performance and profitability
• administer personnel policies consistently and fairly
• manage regional planning, budget analysis, and reporting
• participate in sales efforts to grow the region
• visit clients and support and hold in-unit directors accountable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

area director

k-12 food service

connecticut

hartford ct

chartwells k12

school dining

multi-unit leadership

client relations

budget analysis

financial performance

regional operations

people development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

Why this role

Leads multiple school district accounts across Central and Southwest Connecticut; yearly bonus and company car are listed as additional compensation.

About the employer

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