Director of Dining Experience

Senior Living Residences; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Free meals during shifts

Professional development

Job summary

Senior Living Residences seeks a Director of Dining Experience (Chef Manager) for Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA. This full-time role leads the culinary team, oversees budgeting, menu planning and service quality to deliver a gracious dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Competitive benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Culinary Arts or Restaurant Service preferred.
• Certification: Food Safety certification required.
• Experience: Cooking in a similar environment; ability to lead a team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire operation of the culinary department.
• Train and supervise all dining staff and manage inventory, budget, and equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and smooth dining room and kitchen operations to provide a gracious dining experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Guest/customer service

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Degree in Restaurant Service

Job description

Director Of Dining Experience (Chef Manager)

Westfield, Massachusetts

Armbrook Village’s caring and compassionate Dining team members provide superior customer service and offer a gourmet dining experience for our senior residents . Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Armbrook Village is located at 551 North Road, Westfield MA. Learn more about Armbrook Village here .

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

FULL TIME

Pay & Benefits

Annual rate starting at $70,000

Benefits

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance , disability coverage , complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Free meal during scheduled shifts.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
• Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The Director of Dining Experience is responsible for the entire operation of the culinary department, including the training and supervision of all department associates, maintaining inventory of food, supplies and equipment, managing the budget, preparing and serving food/refreshments, overseeing setup for all meals and special events, and ensuring the cleanliness and smooth functioning of the kitchen and dining room to provide a gracious dining experience for residents.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Culinary Arts or Restaurant Service, preferred
• Certification: Food Safety certification, required
• Experience: Previous experience cooking in a similar environment, working under pressure in a fast-paced setting; ability to lead a team effectively
• Physical requirements : Lifting trays and dishes, occasionally moving dining tables and furniture
• Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
• Punctuality & reliability – Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are proud to have adopted SAGECare’s LGBTQ Cultural Competency training program, which teaches our associates about the unique needs, cultures and concerns of LGBTQ+ older adults and promotes an inclusive workplace for all.

Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.