General Manager

Erickson Senior Living; Ashby (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Annual bonus eligibility

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

PTO + volunteer hours

Education assistance

Course library access

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living at Ashby Ponds seeks a General Manager, Continuing Care, to lead dining operations, improve resident dining experiences, and drive service excellence. This hands-on leader will manage culinary operations, restaurant management, and staff development with a focus on joy, connection, and high-quality care.

You will oversee menu development, budgeting, and coordination with the clinical dietitian, ensuring compliance and effective teamwork across dining and health services.

Qualifications

• CDM certification or equivalent
• ServSafe certification required
• 3+ years progressive multi-unit foodservice leadership
• Strong budgeting and operations skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining program, meal service, menu development, and finances
• Hire, supervise, and train dining and kitchen staff
• Coordinate with the clinical dietitian and train staff on dining processes
• Ensure dining program complies with Federal, State, and local regulations
• Inventory, order, receive, and store food and supplies according to standards

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Staff development

Education

CDM certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Location: Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Lead with Purpose. Serve with Passion. Make a Difference Every Day.

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager, of Continuing Care to lead our dining operations and inspire a culture of hospitality, service excellence, and relationship-centered care. This leader will oversee all aspects of dining services, including culinary operations, restaurant management, resident dining experiences, team development, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a visible, hands‑on hospitality leader who understands that every meal is an opportunity to create joy, connection, and unforgettable experiences for residents and staff alike.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $80000 - $95000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for annual bonus
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors every day

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manage the dining program through meal service, menu development, preparation, and financial responsibilities
• Hire, supervise and train the dining and kitchen staff
• Coordinate with the clinical dietitian, train and orients the staff on dining our process
• Assure the dining program complies with all Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Ensure food and supplies are inventoried, ordered, received, and stored according to company standards

What You Will Need

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or equivalent certification required
• Current ServSafe Certification
• Minimum 3 years’ of progressive multi-unit foodservice, hospitality, healthcare dining, senior living, hotel, resort, country club, or restaurant management experience
• Proven success leading large teams and multiple service environments
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and operational skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132‑acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ashby Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well‑being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy flexibility and work‑life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.