Certified Dietary Manager
About The Position
The Certified Dietary Manager at The Mather in Tysons combines restaurant operational leadership with nutrition-focused care in a luxury senior living community. The role provides training and leadership to the server team and works with chefs on menu development, IDDSI practices, and dietary restrictions. It also delivers medical nutrition therapy through nutrition assessments, individualized care planning recommendations, documentation, and discharge assessments. The manager collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, attends care conferences, and participates in quality assurance and performance improvement planning. This is a full-time salaried position requiring weeknight, weekend, and holiday availability. A current and valid Certified Dietary Manager certification for Virginia is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Progressive experience in an upscale restaurant and/or Life Plan community.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and make independent decisions.
- Certified Dietary Manager certification; a current and valid certification for the state of Virginia is required.
- Proficiency with Windows applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of Point-of-Sale systems.
- Knowledge of job-related federal, state, and local regulations to ensure a safe and clean dining environment.
- Certification in food safety/sanitation and BASSET.
- English language proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- College degree in culinary or hospitality management.
- Knowledge of online ordering and online reservations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Food and Beverage on hiring, orientation, scheduling, ongoing training, and performance management of restaurant team members.
- Manage systems used within the restaurants.
- Supervise service flow to ensure quality dining service for residents, guests, family members, and staff.
- Inspect workstations to ensure assigned side work is completed.
- Respond to resident feedback and address concerns promptly and professionally.
- Communicate professionally with the Director of Food and Beverages and Executive Chef, sharing food comments and suggestions with the Executive Chef.
- Work with restaurant management to support budgetary compliance.
- Manage and maintain equipment required to operate the restaurants at or above Mather service standards.
- Coordinate and execute theme meals and functions, including related billing processes, and provide timely and accurate information to the Restaurant Manager.
- Oversee dietary restrictions and follow IDDSI practices.
- Train team members on IDDSI and dietary needs.
- Oversee new admissions by completing baseline care plans, culinary interviews, and nutritional assessments.
- Oversee permanent residents through quarterly and annual culinary interviews, nutritional notes, and updated care plans.
- Attend care conferences.
- Provide nutrition interventions with support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
- Complete monthly and quarterly QAPI reports.
- Create modified, specialty, and non-select menus.
- Work with the culinary team to develop nutritional menus for the life centre.
- Establish, implement, engage team members in, and sustain a Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
Benefits
- Paid time off program including vacation/personal days, sick days, and holidays, with rollover flexibility.
- 401(k) program with per-pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution for eligible team members age 21 or older.
- Subsidized parking or public transportation assistance at certain locations.
- Wellness Spending Account with up to $300 annually for wellness-related expenses.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
- Extended illness benefits.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance for benefit-eligible team members.
- Potential eligibility to participate in the Team Member Appreciation Fund.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
