Dining Services Director

Harbour View Senior Living; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hickory Valley Retirement in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Dining Services Director to oversee meal service, front and back of house, and ensure quality, nutrition, and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of food service management, ADA/culinary credentials, and ServSafe certification, with strong leadership to build a capable team and manage dining operations for a senior living community.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ food services management.
• 1+ years experience in senior living preferred.
• Graduate of ADA-approved course in food services OR certification in the culinary field.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• Experienced in preparing meals for large groups – hospitality environment preferred.
• Knowledgeable of special diets.
• Seasoned business manager who understands financial and operations aspects of dining services.
• Customer service focus.
• Leadership skills to build a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dining services staff: back of house (cooks, dishwashers) and front of house (servers).
• Compliant with budget in labor and expense control (food costs).
• Visits with residents in dining room.
• Orders food, supplies and equipment for food preparation and service.
• Plans written menus at least 30 days.
• Ensures kitchen is in compliance with state and county regulations and company standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Customer service

Leadership

Food safety

Dining operations

Special diets knowledge

Large-scale meal prep

Education

ADA-approved course in food services

Culinary certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Benefits:

• HSA


• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Hickory Valley Retirement invites a seasoned DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR (Food Services) to join our team. We are a full-service senior living community in Chattanooga, TN.

Meal times are a highlight of our residents' days. Our Dining Services Director plays an important role in ensuring a quality meal service with both food taste / nutrition in back of house and customer service with servers in front of house. Enjoy the reward of bringing a smile to their day.

The Dining Services Director is part of our community leadership team.

Ideal Candidate for Dining Services Director:

• 3 years’ food services management.


• 1+ years experience in senior living preferred.


• Graduate of A.D.A.-approved course in food services OR certification in the culinary field.


• Current ServSafe certification.


• Experienced in preparing meals on a regular basis for large groups – hospitality environment preferred.


• Knowledgeable of special diets.


• Seasoned business manager who understands financial and operations aspects of dining services.


• Customer Service focus.


• Leadership skills to build a strong team.

Job Duties to Serve our Residents as Dining Services Director:

• Supervises dining services staff: back of house (cooks, dishwashers) and front of house (servers)


• Compliant with budget in labor and expense control (food costs).


• Visits with residents in dining room.


• Orders food, supplies and equipment for food preparation and service.


• Plans written menus at least 30 days.


• Ensures kitchen is in compliance with state and county regulations and company standards.

The Senior Living Advantage at Park Place:

• \"People come first\" culture of respect, excellence and outstanding customer service


• Leadership, personal ethics and relationships of trust are highly valued


• Family-owned community serving the Chattanooga area for 40+ years


• Opportunity to make a daily difference in a resident's life


• Career advancement opportunities locally and nationwide

EOE