Senior Living Dining Services Director

Harbour View Senior Living; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hickory Valley Retirement in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Dining Services Director to oversee meal service, front and back of house, and ensure quality, nutrition, and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of food service management, ADA/culinary credentials, and ServSafe certification, with strong leadership to build a capable team and manage dining operations for a senior living community.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ food services management.
• 1+ years experience in senior living preferred.
• Graduate of ADA-approved course in food services OR certification in the culinary field.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• Experienced in preparing meals for large groups – hospitality environment preferred.
• Knowledgeable of special diets.
• Seasoned business manager who understands financial and operations aspects of dining services.
• Customer service focus.
• Leadership skills to build a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dining services staff: back of house (cooks, dishwashers) and front of house (servers).
• Compliant with budget in labor and expense control (food costs).
• Visits with residents in dining room.
• Orders food, supplies and equipment for food preparation and service.
• Plans written menus at least 30 days.
• Ensures kitchen is in compliance with state and county regulations and company standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Customer service

Leadership

Food safety

Dining operations

Special diets knowledge

Large-scale meal prep

Education

ADA-approved course in food services

Culinary certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Hickory Valley Retirement in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Dining Services Director to oversee meal service, front and back of house, and ensure quality, nutrition, and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of food service management, ADA/culinary credentials, and ServSafe certification, with strong leadership to build a capable team and manage dining operations for a senior living community.