Chief Operating Officer (COO

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Ginger Cove is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and working closely with the Board of Directors, the COO will play a critical role in translating organizational strategy into operational excellence and sustainable results.

The COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of Ginger Cove while ensuring that services, programs, resources, and organizational infrastructure are aligned with the community's mission, values, strategic priorities, and long-term goals.

This executive leader will partner closely with the CEO, CFO, and members of the leadership team to advance resident satisfaction, quality and service excellence, workforce engagement and development, financial sustainability, operational performance, risk management, and organizational growth.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and highly visible leader who brings strong business acumen, sound judgment, operational discipline, and a genuine commitment to serving older adults. The COO will foster a culture in which leaders and employees are empowered to take ownership, collaborate across departments, continuously improve, and deliver an exceptional experience to Ginger Cove residents and their families.

• Serve as a key strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors in advancing Ginger Cove's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Translate organizational strategy into clear operational priorities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes.
• Provide executive oversight of day-to-day operations across designated areas of the organization.
• Evaluate organizational structure, processes, and resources to ensure Ginger Cove is positioned for long-term success, efficiency, and financial sustainability.
• Identify emerging opportunities, operational challenges, and potential risks and develop strategies to address them proactively.
• Stay informed of developments within the senior living, healthcare, regulatory, workforce, and broader operating environment that may affect Ginger Cove's strategy or operations.

• Establish and monitor key operational, financial, quality, workforce, and resident experience metrics.
• Analyze performance trends and develop action plans to address gaps, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Ensure departments operate in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate documentation, safety practices, resident rights, and quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Lead organizational efforts to improve efficiency, service delivery, resident satisfaction, and overall operational effectiveness.

• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and leadership team in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor financial and operational performance and ensure resources are utilized effectively and responsibly.
• Evaluate operational investments, contracts, vendor relationships, and service agreements with consideration for quality, value, risk, and long-term sustainability.
• Develop strategies that balance exceptional resident services with responsible financial stewardship.

• Lead, coach, and mentor department directors and other members of the leadership team.
• Build a high-performing leadership culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, business fluency, transparency, and continuous development.
• Establish clear expectations and performance standards for leaders and support effective follow-through.
• Identify leadership development and succession planning opportunities for key organizational roles.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication throughout the organization.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, professional development, and a positive workplace culture.

• Champion an organization-wide commitment to exceptional resident service and quality of life.
• Maintain a visible and approachable presence within the Ginger Cove community.
• Serve as an executive resource for residents and families, ensuring concerns are addressed thoughtfully, respectfully, and in a timely manner.
• Partner with leadership and staff to identify opportunities to enhance resident satisfaction, engagement, and overall experience.
• Ensure organizational decisions remain grounded in the needs, expectations, dignity, independence, and well-being of Ginger Cove residents.

• Provide executive leadership for Ginger Cove's organizational risk management program.
• Promote a proactive approach to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational, financial, regulatory, and organizational risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws,…