Manager of Nutrition and Dietary Management (RD)

VICARS LANDING; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Vicar's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL seeks an experienced Manager of Nutrition and Dietary Management (RD) to lead nutrition services and Health Center dining operations within a premier not-for-profit senior living community.

This role combines clinical nutrition expertise with hands-on operational leadership, overseeing nutritional care, coaching staff, and ensuring dining programs meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards while delivering exceptional member experiences.

Qualifications

• RD credential and Florida licensure required.
• Minimum five years of food service experience, including supervisory roles in healthcare or long-term care.
• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and care planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage daily operations, and maintain service standards.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Nutrition & Member Care: conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor weight trends, labs, dietary restrictions, and medication-nutrient interactions.
• Oversee therapeutic diets and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate menus and adjust to meet individual and population nutrition needs.
• Dining Operations & Team Leadership: supervise Health Center dining staff and scheduling.
• Coordinate menus, production planning, and dining operations across Health Center and Assisted Living.
• Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with health care and food service regs.

Skills

RD/RDN credential

Healthcare food service supervision

Clinical nutrition assessment

Staff development & coaching

ServSafe certification

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or related field

Dietary Manager Certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Sawgrass - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Manager of Nutrition and Dietary Management (RD)

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Full-Time | Onsite

About This Role

At Vicar's Landing, exceptional nutrition and dining experiences are essential to the health, well-being, and quality of life of our members.

We're seeking an experienced Manager of Nutrition and Dietary Management (RD) to lead nutrition services and Health Center dining operations within our premier, not-for-profit senior living community.

This unique leadership opportunity combines clinical nutrition expertise with hands-on operational management. You'll oversee nutritional care, guide and develop dining team members, and ensure our Health Center and Assisted Living dining programs deliver exceptional service while meeting the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

We're looking for a collaborative, service-oriented leader who is equally comfortable developing individualized nutrition care plans, coaching employees, and improving daily dining operations.

What You'll Do

Clinical Nutrition & Member Care

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Monitor weight trends, laboratory values, dietary restrictions, and medication-nutrient interactions.
• Oversee therapeutic diets and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Evaluate menus and recommend adjustments to meet individual and population-specific nutritional needs.

Dining Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise Health Center dining employees to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service.
• Oversee employee scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, and daily staffing needs.
• Collaborate with Dining Services leadership to coordinate menus, production planning, and dining operations across the Health Center and Assisted Living.

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local healthcare and food service regulations.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
• Support regulatory surveys, inspections, and ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Develop and implement improvements that strengthen nutrition services, dining operations, and member satisfaction.

Skills You Need

Must Have

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and current Florida licensure.
• Minimum five years of food service experience, including supervisory experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and care planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage daily operations, and maintain service standards.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Dietary Manager Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field.
• Previous leadership experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, or a Life Plan Community.
• Experience with regulatory surveys, quality assurance programs, and dining operations improvement.

How You'll Grow Here

At Vicar's Landing, leadership is about more than managing operations. It's about developing people, strengthening services, and making a meaningful difference.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the quality of nutrition and dining services, collaborate with experienced healthcare and hospitality leaders, and contribute to a culture that values exceptional care and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: To Be Determined

Compensation will be based on relevant experience, clinical expertise, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Benefits Snapshot

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Why Work at Vicar's Landing

At Vicar's Landing, our work is about people, purpose, and possibility.

We are a locally rooted, not-for-profit senior living community dedicated to creating an engaged community, delivering unmatched service, and honoring generations that matter.

Every day, our team supports members as they live full, meaningful lives through exceptional care, enriching experiences, and genuine human connection.

Guided by our CARES values - Courtesy, Attitude, Respect, Excellence, and Satisfaction - we believe how we treat people matters as much as what we do for them.

When you join Vicar's Landing, you become part of a mission-driven team that values professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and taking pride in making someone's day better.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vicar's Landing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

Employment Requirement Disclosure

Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with Vicar's Landing may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse.

More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com