[Hiring] Area Director / District Manager @Compass Group

Role Description

Chartwells K12, a division of Compass Group USA, is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Area Director / District Manager to lead K-12 food service operations across Northern Arizona. This multi-unit leadership role oversees approximately six school districts with a combined managed volume of $15 million and is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, and team development across the region.

Reporting to the Regional Vice President, the Area Director serves as a strategic partner to school district leadership while providing hands-on support to onsite teams. The successful candidate will:

• Foster strong client relationships
• Coach and develop leaders
• Ensure consistent execution of company standards
• Identify opportunities for growth and innovation

This role requires a highly visible leader who can effectively balance strategy, operations, and people leadership in a fast-paced environment. This position requires extensive field presence and collaboration across the territory, with approximately 75% overnight travel, primarily Monday through Thursday. Candidates must be comfortable traveling regularly throughout Northern Arizona and working remotely from a home office when not visiting accounts.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred
• Five plus years of contract foodservice management experience, K12 Food Service experience highly preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong in financial acumen
• Multi-unit experience a MUST

Requirements

• 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

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