Dining Service Director in Assisted Living

Prosper Life Care; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosper Life Care in Wickliffe, OH is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead dining operations for our senior living community. You will oversee food production, service, and safety while shaping menus that meet resident preferences.

This role requires strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills to manage chefs and servers, control costs, and ensure exceptional resident experiences. You will collaborate with other departments to deliver consistent quality and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a leadership role in hospitality or senior living.
• Strong knowledge of food production techniques, menu planning, and dining service standards.
• Proven ability to manage a team and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of dining services operations, including food production, service, and quality control.
• Develop and implement menus that meet the needs and preferences of residents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation and service.
• Manage inventory and ordering of food and supplies according to a budget.
• Hire, train and supervise dining services staff, including chefs and servers.
• Coordinate for special events.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing resident concerns and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and excellent resident experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Menu Planning

Staff Management

Communication

Job description

Prosper at Wickliffe is seeking a motivated individual to serve as Dining Services Director at our amazing community in Wickliffe, OH. The individual will help carry out our mission to have a lasting impact on older adults in assisted living by making life fun, making the community a home, and offering purpose to everyone.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of dining services operations, including food production, service, and quality control.
• Develop and implement menus that meet the needs and preferences of residents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation and service.
• Manage inventory and ordering of food and supplies according to a budget.
• Hire, train and supervise dining services staff, including chefs and servers.
• Coordinate for special events.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing resident concerns and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and excellent resident experiences.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a leadership role in the hospitality industry, preferably in senior living.
• Strong knowledge of food production techniques, menu planning, and dining service standards.
• Proven ability to manage a team and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for the right candidate.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.