Dietary District Manager Long Term Care

Serene Health Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Serene Health Services is seeking a Dietary District Manager to lead multiple accounts across a defined geographic area in Springfield, MA.

You will drive food quality, safety, inventory control and exceptional service while developing teams and achieving district financial targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; related leadership training preferred.
• Experience in dining services management and nutrition is desirable.
• Sanitation and safety certification completed or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple accounts across a geographic area in line with policies and state/federal rules.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure food quality, inventory and service standards.
• Maintain records for income, expenditures, food, supplies and equipment.
• Supervise and evaluate Account Managers and drive district goals.
• Develop financial plans and growth strategies for the district.
• Identify growth opportunities and arrange developmental plans for managers.
• Lead client negotiations and assist with contract renegotiations.
• Support new business acquisition and prospect costing.
• Participate in pre-proposal studies and coordinate opening team activities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Dining services management training

Sanitation and safety course

Job description

Dietary District Manager Long Term Care

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dietary District Manager to join our team at Serene Health Services. As a key member of our operations team, the District Manager will be responsible for managing multiple accounts in an assigned geographic area, providing leadership and support to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met. If you have a passion for leading and motivating others, and are committed to providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple accounts in an assigned geographic area according to policies and procedures, and federal/state requirements
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met
• Maintain records of income and expenditures, food, supplies, personnel, and equipment
• Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work of all Account Managers
• Develop and attain financial goals for the district
• Identify opportunities for advancement and other developmental experiences for successful managers and maintain a succession plan
• Conduct client negotiations and assists with renegotiating unit contracts
• Assist in the acquisition of new business, including identifying, surveying, and costing prospects
• Participate in the sales process by working with the pre-proposal study teams, aiding in presentations, preparing opening team schedules, and coordinating and leading opening teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
• Specialized training in dining services management and nutrition desirable
• Must successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course
• Self-starter, capable of leading, directing, and supporting a team in a diverse environment with highly developed interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Willingness to relocate and live in the assigned market; must provide a criminal background check
• Must maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision
• Successful P&L and budgetary management; exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proven track record of growing accounts
• Must be able to relate professionally and positively with clinical staff and healthcare facility executives with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and management skills
• Travel is as required, for account/facility visits and participation in area activities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (TBD)
• Comprehensive benefits package (TBD)
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment