Job Details
Brief Description
Westminster Canterbury Richmond is looking for a
Food Service Director
to provide entrepreneurial and innovative leadership for the overall dining operations including multiple dining venues, dining services in our regulated areas of living and catering services on our campus. The Director will ensure the highest level of programming and delivery, profitability of multiple business lines/venues, talent development and manage resident relationships and engagement with dining on campus.
This full-time, executive leadership position works onsite on our beautiful award-winning campus in Richmond, Virginia.
Salary : Competitive base salary starting at $100,000, commensurate with experience, and additional performance-based incentive
We Offer
A comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Life Insurance; employer paid group Short-term and Long-term disability insurance with additional individual disability insurance; 403(b) Retirement savings plan with company match; Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).Work Life Balance: You'll accrue generous paid time off, have access to an employee assistance program and other wellness and spiritual programs to support your overall wellness including spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing.On-Site Amenities including covered parking, gym, fitness classes, banking, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care with a generous employee discount.Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement and access to training opportunities.
Requirements
The Director will collaboratively lead, partnering with the Executive Chef and dining management team, to maximize the investments in our brand new, beautiful spaces and additional programs and resources provided to assure the success of the overall dining program.Develop and lead change strategies and continually seek to conduct business in the best way through innovative programs, services and business practices while ensuring a variety of menus, venues and pricing options are available to stakeholdersMonitor and control food, beverage and labor costs and provide analytical reporting to track and trend accordingly and make adjustments as needed to fulfill financial and service requirementsProactively monitor performance management throughout the department to ensure recruitment, retention, compensation, development discipline and termination processes are implemented fairly and equitably following established processes, policies and procedures to comply with federal and state laws and regulationsEnsure proper health and life safety regulations are being followed to ensure safety and sanitation to meet regulatory requirementsLead task force teams, dining committees, etc. to improve services and communication for enhanced service delivery and customer satisfaction.Maintain visibility and interact with residents during meals to assure consistent service and quality product in dining areas throughout the continuum, and respond to resident concernsServe on a rotating basis as the Weekend/Holiday Manager on Duty
Physical Requirements
Walking and standing for 2-hour intervalsAbility to bend, stoop, sweep and reach for at least 5% of the timeAbility to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to interpret, communicate and implement policies, procedures, regulations, financial records, reports, etc. to staff at all constituenciesAbility to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general publicStrong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationKnowledge of food services health department regulationsSuperior listening skills and ability to build effective relationships and make independent decisionsKnowledge of marketing, customer behaviors and high-level positive service delivery and recoveryAbility to use decision making skills to solve problems and proactively address issues and concernsAbility to lead, motivate and delegate to staff to achieve the desired resultsProficient verbal and written communication skills and ability to speak publicly to large or small groupsComputer skills, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Required Education And Experience
Associates Degree in Food Management, Hospitality or related field or combination of experience and education to fulfill position requirementsEight years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and controlServSafe certificationDietary Manager Certification, or certified within one year of hire
Desired Education And Experience
Hands-on culinary experienceBachelors degree in Food Management, Hospitality or similar fieldExperience in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Summary
Westminster Canterbury Richmond is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community established in 1975 known for its tradition of service excellence and as a leader in senior services. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.
The Westminster Canterbury Community is home to around 800 senior adults and growing soon to almost 950. Westminster Canterbury Richmond offers a vibrant lifestyle, engaging activities, and exceptional services and amenities and brings together cultural opportunities, generous-spirited people, and carefree living options. Westminster Canterbury Richmond has made significant investments in both the dining venues and kitchen facilities. Westminster Canterbury Richmond is also home to an onsite Child Development Center that offers intergenerational programming between residents and the children that attend the center daily.
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other! If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.
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