Director of Fine Dining

Life Care Services•Chapel Hill, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an upscale retirement community with over 400 Members. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to providing quality care for seniors and their families. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our Members to enjoy life to the fullest. The Director of Fine Dining is responsible for the overall dining operation; selecting, training and supervising all dining personnel; preparing the budget and operating within budgetary guidelines; procuring supplies and equipment.

Requirements

High School graduate required with certification as required by state regulation.
College degree required, preferred in related field of hospitality/food service management, but management experience considered in lieu of degree.
A minimum of five years experience in the administration of food services systems in a long term care setting, restaurant, hotel, club, or similar institution.
Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, and be tolerant of Members, patients, visitors, families, peers, subordinates, supervisor and outside contacts.
If applicable, must possess current and valid driver’s license and personal driving record consistent with the requirements of The Cedars Driver Selection Policy.

Responsibilities

Organize, direct, and supervise all Fine Dining service functions.
Assure efficiency of food preparation and serving; compliance with local, state and federal standards; sanitation, and hygiene and health standards of personnel.
Oversee the selection, training, evaluating and disciplinary action of all Fine Dining personnel.
Maintain departmental compliance with community policies.
Research and prepare the department budget.
Record departmental costs and ensure the department is operating within budgetary guidelines.
Develop and direct departmental cost control procedures.
Oversee preparation of menus based on Member needs that provide an exciting culinary experience.