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Regional Director of Dining Services

Senior Lifestyle
Chicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
  • Provide on-site training and development resources and leadership for management and associates.
  • Proactively assist food service management personnel in solving problems and issues with service delivery, food quality and managing resident complaints.
  • Manage and maintain food service budget accountability, aggressively anticipate and minimize negative budget variances and deficits and produce plans for improvement.
  • Compile daily, weekly and monthly progress reports on all communities in region as assigned by supervisors.
  • In consultation with the Regional Operations Team, hire, train, discipline, and terminate site associates in accordance with company policy.
  • Stay current on all Food Safety and Sanitation Codes, ensuring all government regulations are adhered to.
  • Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with Regional Operations personnel.
  • Create an environment for pride and quality among all staff, encouraging them to reach their highest potential.
  • Lead weekly financial improvement community calls.

Qualifications

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Level of Formal Education : Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred

Area of Study : Culinary Arts / Hospitality

Years of Experience : 5 years with a minimum of 2 years of successful food service multi-site management

Type of Experience : Food service management experience, experience in the senior living industry preferred

Technical Competencies : Basic computer skills with exposure to online ordering and procurement systems

Skills and Ability :

  • Strong customer service track record with measurable results.
  • Creative thinker with ideas that can be easily implemented.

Information Systems : Proficient in Word and Excel.

Personal Attributes : Maintains a positive and professional demeanor towards all residents, guests, and co-workers.

Other / Preferred :

Ability to travel up to 90% of the time with frequent overnight travel.

Driving Requirements

Does this job require the ability and license to drive an automobile? Yes

Is driving an automobile an essential function of this job? Yes

Management / Supervisory Authority

Does this job manage or supervise associates? Yes

What positions will this job manage? Director of Dining Services, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Dining Services Manager, Cook, Prep Cook, Kitchen Utility, Server, Host / Hostess

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.

All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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