Dining Service Director I

Overview:

The Dining Services Director at a Brightview 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 interesting and exciting dining options.

In this role, you will build, develop and manage all of the community’s dietary associates, and will work to establish a communication plan which includes our team, the residents, the family members and our guests with the goal of assuring that we are delivering excellent care and nutrition to our residents. You will act as a visible and approachable presence during meal service, engaging with residents to ensure that their dining experience exceeds expectation, and you will work with our residents and families to solicit feedback regarding Menu preferences, dining experiences and overall satisfaction during meals. 

You will also assist in the development and maintenance of the dining services budget, develop vendor relationships, assure the kitchen environment and the dining areas are all properly maintained, clean and safe, and you will work with the team to prepare meals. Additional responsibilities include working with other departments to support the marketing and public relations of the community, and serving on special projects and assignments in support of other Brightview communities. This is a critical role within the Brightview community leadership team, and allows for the opportunity to create a dramatic and positive impact on our residents’ ability to live an active, vibrant life!

The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. Offers will consider factors like experience, qualifications, location, community size (if relevant), certifications/training, etc. Brightview regularly reviews and adjusts compensation ranges.

• 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.

Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!

1. Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.

2. Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.

3. Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.

4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee  assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.

5. A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger. We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role. We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.