Dining Service Director

Brightview Senior Living, LLC•Shelton, CT

14h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Brightview Senior Living is seeking a culinary rock star to join the team at Brightview Shelton (located in Shelton, Connecticut) as our Dining Services Director! By managing Dining operations for the front and back of the house, this Director plays a key role regarding customer service, providing excellent meals, and by helping to set a vibrant tone in our community! The Dining Services Director at a Brightview Senior Living community serves as a champion and coach to our team of dining associates, and an advocate to our residents with a goal of effectively managing the day to day dining services operation, but also by ensuring that our current and future residents are delivered exceptional service, delicious food, and an elevated and exciting dining experience. At just over 160 apartments, there is a lot of room for fun and great food! We are hoping our Dining Director will... Use their wide variety of skills to effectively manage the day to day Dining Services operation. Hire, coach, and manage a team of customer service oriented Chefs, Servers, Utility personnel! Bring the fun! At Brightview we pride ourselves on our vibrancy and our Dining Services Director plays a huge role in community events, marketing our community and makes Brightview a fun place to work. Be a visible presence during meal services to guide and mentor associates and to build relationships with our residents. Design menus that are sophisticated and nutritious. Responsibly manage the department's budget. Maintain a clean, safe environment at all times.

Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred; education focused in culinary, hospitality, or food management.
A min of 2-4 years of Food Service Management experience in the hospitality field (Country Club, Banquets)
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large diverse group of associates ranging from dishwashers to chefs.
Current Safe Serve or other relevant certification.
Demonstrated experience in food preparation.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to plan and manage a budget.
Ability to analyze reports.
Moderate computer skills in the standard Microsoft suite.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage the day to day Dining Services operation.
Hire, coach, and manage a team of customer service oriented Chefs, Servers, Utility personnel!
Plays a huge role in community events, marketing our community and makes Brightview a fun place to work.
Be a visible presence during meal services to guide and mentor associates and to build relationships with our residents.
Design menus that are sophisticated and nutritious.
Responsibly manage the department's budget.
Maintain a clean, safe environment at all times.