Director of Dining Services

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Work
- Life Balance Do you love the hospitality industry but can’t stand the hours? We’re looking for a Director of Dining Services with a passion for leading a team and creating exceptional dining experiences for our members. At Wildewood Downs, we pride ourselves on our commitment to putting People First, Always!
With six prestigious Industry Best of the Best Awards under our belt, we invite you to be part of something truly special.

As our Director of Dining Services
, you will lead the dining department, manage the day-to-day dining services operations of a large CCRC site, and collaborate and execute memorable culinary experiences for our members.

Come discover why Wildewood Downs is recognized as a Great Place to Work®! Your journey to making a meaningful impact starts here. Apply today!

Why Choose Wildewood Downs?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re Looking for a Director of Dining Services

As the Director of Dining Services, you manage the day-to-day dining services operations of a retirement community.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY: Manage the day-to-day dining services operations of a large CCRC site, ensuring member satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional service and a quality food product in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and Senior Living Communities’ policies, procedures and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attract, retain, coach, motivate and lead a high performance dining service delivery team; hold the team accountable for meeting all quality, safety and other performance standards.
• Assures the implementation and efficient delivery of Dining Services program.
• Establishes and assures the timely, open, and effective communication of all dietary associates with residents and family members and guests, assuring excellent customer satisfaction.
• Builds, develops, and effectively manages all dietary associates, optimizing individual and team performance through effective leadership, mentoring, and training.
• Works with other departments in marketing the community, including participation in community events, public relations and personal visits.
• Assists in the development of and adheres to the Dining Services budget, ensuring the delivery of excellent services and products while achieving the financial goals set for the community.
• Assures the kitchen environment and all physical areas in dining are properly maintained in a clean, orderly and safe manner, according to regulatory guidelines.
• Administers and participates in Senior Living Communities’ “Manager on Duty” program.
• Serves on special projects and assignments outside of his/her own community to support other communities or the broader portfolio.
• Keeps abreast of special need diets for Healthcare residents and ensures proper execution.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
• Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
• Initiative – Is self‑motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability…