Associate Director of Dining Services

Do you like working in the culinary field but do not like getting home late?  Lake Port Square is recruiting a hospitality focused Associate Director of Dining Services to join our team! The perfect candidate would have experience in event management. You will be a key member of the Community's management team adhering to the policies and procedure and upholding the Community's mission,  philosophy, values and the Company's vision, principals and Hospitality Promises. 
  Here are a few of the daily responsibilities:  

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Inspect scheduled function areas/rooms, table set-ups, bar set-ups, buffet tables, receptions and coffee breaks for cleanliness, attractiveness and proper layout
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all residents.
• Supervise the Culinary Services Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees.
• Research, plan, develop, produce, and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures.
• Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
• Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
• Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: 

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in culinary arts program preferred)
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course
• Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems
• Certified Dietary Manager is preferred.
• Senior living community experience preferred.
   

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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