Director of Dining Experience (Chef Manager)

Senior Living Residences; South Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI Initiatives

Bonus program for referrals

Retail discounts

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Tuition rewards program

Reduced meal costs

Professional development and education

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Senior Living Residences seeks a Director of Dining Experience (Chef Manager) in Marlboro, NJ to lead the culinary department and deliver high-quality dining for residents. This full-time role requires a culinary degree, food safety certification, and proven leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The position offers an annual salary starting at $75,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development within a reputable senior living provider.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Culinary Arts or Restaurant Service, preferred.
• Certification: Food Safety certification, required.
• Experience: Previous experience cooking in a similar environment, under pressure, able to lead a team.
• Physical requirements: Lifting trays and dishes, moving dining tables and furniture.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers.
• Punctuality & reliability: Dependable in daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire operation of the culinary department, including training and supervision of staff.
• Manage inventory, budget, and setup for meals and events to provide a gracious dining experience.
• Ensure cleanliness and smooth functioning of kitchen and dining room.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or Restaurant Service

Job description

Director of Dining Experience (Chef Manager)

Marlboro, New Jersey

SLR Marlboro is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors. 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!

SCHEDULE:

Full Time salaried role: Monday-Friday, business hours with rotating manager-on-duty weekend rotation

*This position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

PAY & BENEFITS:

Annual salary starting at $75,000

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 (up to $2,500!)
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identify 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.
• Reduced meal costs during scheduled shifts.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner

PAY & BENEFITS:

Annual salary starting at $75,000

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 (up to $2,500!)
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identify 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.
• Reduced meal costs 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.