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DIRECTOR OF CULINARY STRATEGY & INNOVATION - CHARTWELLS K-12 - REMOTE WITH TRAVEL

CompassgroupUnited StatesPosted Nov 3, 2026

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Position Title: DIRECTOR OF CULINARY STRATEGY & INNOVATION - CHARTWELLS K-12 - REMOTE WITH TRAVEL

Salary: $150,000 - $160,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly bonus

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

As the Director of Culinary Strategy & Innovation for Chartwells K12 you will be responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the K-12 school meal experience. This position leads the end-to-end menu development process incorporating culinary excellence, menu innovation, student experience, and focused product development. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking culinary leader with a passion for transforming school dining through creative menu engineering, industry-leading culinary practices, and data driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads the development of new menu concepts, recipes, platforms, seasonal promotions, and culinary programs.
  • Identifies emerging food trends and adapts them to K-12 environments while maintaining nutritional integrity and operational feasibility.
  • Works with SVP of Culinary to manage the K12 Supplier Partnership Program in conjunction with Purchasing and FoodBuy teams
  • Create innovative dining experiences that increase student participation and satisfaction.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that elevate meal quality, presentation, flavor, and student appeal.
  • Develop menus that align with client objectives, demographic preferences, nutritional requirements, operational capabilities, and budget expectations.
  • Works with cross functional teams to analyze consumer and client insights, culinary trends, and competitive benchmarks to inform menu strategy
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse regional resource team, including operations, marketing, nutrition and finance to achieve business goals and enhance storytelling

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Progressive leadership experience in culinary innovation, menu development, foodservice operations, and product development.
  • Deep understanding of K-12 foodservice trends, student preferences, nutrition standards, and operational challenges.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale menu development and culinary innovation initiatives.
  • Ability to balance culinary creativity with operational execution, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to travel 50+%

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.

  • 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf

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

Req ID: 1586923

Chartwells K12

JENNIFER HILL

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