Director of Dining Services

The Aspenwood Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a 4% safe harbor match

Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on/p

Holiday Pay including a Floating Holly

PTO that rolls over year over year

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTOCashout Option

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company in Houston, TX seeks an experienced culinary leader to plan and supervise dining services for residents, employees, and guests in a senior living environment. You will guide menus, diets, and service quality, while developing budgets and ensuring health and safety standards.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years as an Executive Chef with 3+ years in management, preferably as an Assistant Director including budgeting. Culinary degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 5+ years as Executive Chef with 3+ years in management (Assistant Director preferred) including budgeting.
• 3–5 years in senior living dining services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise dining services activities for residents, employees and guests.
• Provide guidance on food planning, menu formulation, and diets.
• Supervise and evaluate dining staff and activities.
• Develop and monitor the dining budget and ensure cost control.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with departments to support community events.
• Train and mentor dining services staff.
• Address and resolve dining service issues to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Executive Chef Experience

Menu Planning

Budgeting

Staff Training

Quality Assurance

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Are you an experienced culinary professional with a passion for providing exceptional dining experiences in a senior living environment? Do you thrive in leading a team and managing dining services? This role offers the opportunity to plan and supervise dining activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure the highest quality service for residents, employees, and guests. If this sounds like the role for you, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• 401K with a 4% safe harbor match
• Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on purchases
• Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday Generous
• PTO that rolls over year over year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paycheck Advances Healthcare options
• Financial Hardship Programs
• Compassionate Leave
• PTOCashout Option

Location: The Doliver of Tanglewood

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000/yr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise activities of the dining services department to provide service for residents, employees, and guests.
• Provide technical guidance and administrative direction over food planning, menu formulation, and preparation and serving of regular and therapeutic diets.
• Exercise supervision, management, and evaluation over many employees engaged in food preparation and food services activities.
• Develop and monitor the dining services budget, ensuring cost control and quality standards are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to support community events and ensure a cohesive dining experience.
• Train, mentor, and support dining services staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
• Address and resolve any issues or concerns related to dining services, ensuring resident and guest satisfaction.

Experience:

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five plus years as an Executive Chef and three years of management/administrative experience, preferably as an Assistant Director including planning and budgeting.
• Three to five years’ experience in senior living dining services.

Training and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets our insurance standards.

Special Skills and/or Abilities:

• Serve Safe Certified.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

EOE/M/F/D/V