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RESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER- Lawton Public Schools, OK

Salary:  $95,000 - $105,000

Other Forms of Compensation: 25% Annual Bonus Incentive, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, PTO 

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

Step into something exciting—a brand-new Chartwells food service account with Lawton Public Schools, serving 14,000 students across 27 schools—where you’ll help build dining operations from the ground up! As a Resident District Manager, you’ll be at the center of it all: launching, shaping, and elevating a multi-site program that delivers fresh ideas, high energy, and exceptional service every single day. This is your chance to make a visible impact, set the tone, and create a dining experience that students, staff, and the community love.

You’ll lead alongside a strong, collaborative team—including a Sr Director of Dining Services, Executive Chef.  You will be inspiring, mentoring and training a frontline team of up to 110 associates. Together, you’ll bring creativity to menus, consistency to operations, and excellence to every café and kitchen. From big-picture strategy to rolling up your sleeves on day one, you’ll drive performance, build culture, and inspire your team to deliver their very best.

If you’re energized by new beginnings, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love building something special from the ground up, this is your moment. Come lead, innovate, and make your mark in a district ready for something amazing.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Monitors the overall financial performance of the accounts to ensure profitability
  • Ensures consistent and fair administration of personnel policies
  • Manages planning, budget analysis and reporting for the region
  • Participates in the sales process to grow the region

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in foodservice, hospitality management, nutrition or culinary.
  • Is well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management with a proven track record of success
  • Has proven track record of leading a business and a team, strong customer service, and good business and financial acumen
  • Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking, ownership, communications (listening, written, and verbal), multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills
  • Champions the inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, and resilient
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and POS software 

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

  • 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Req ID:  1546120

Chartwells K12 

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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Nearest Major Market: Lawton
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma
Job Segment: Food Service, Kitchen, Chef, Culinary, Hospitality

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