Area Director - K-12 School Food Service

Area Director – Western South Dakota

Lunchtime Solutions is looking for a mission‑driven Area Director to join our leadership team serving Western South Dakota. If you’re energized by developing leaders, building strong school partnerships, and elevating K‑12 nutrition programs, this is a role where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

As an Area Director, you’ll provide strategic leadership and hands‑on support to a group of Food Service Directors within your assigned region. You’ll:

• Mentor and develop Food Service Directors to deliver exceptional program quality
• Build strong relationships with school district leaders and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Lead operational planning, budgeting, and performance management
• Support new program start‑ups and ensure smooth, successful launches
• Promote a culture rooted in Lunchtime Solutions’ mission, values, and commitment to customer success
• Travel regularly to K‑12 districts within your region while enjoying flexibility when working from home

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a decentralized environment, loves developing people, and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on operational support.

• Associate’s degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience leading teams in a decentralized environment
• Strong background in food service operations and customer relations
• Knowledge of USDA guidelines, HACCP, OSHA, and safety programs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% within your assigned region
• SERVSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

• Monday–Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Company laptop, cell phone and vehicle provided

Lunchtime Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. Lunchtime Solutions participates in E-Verify and we conduct post offer, pre-hire background checks.