Sr. Director Divisional Dining Services

Overview

Brookdale is hiring a Senior Director of Divisional Dining Services for our West Division. Travel required to the following states; CA, CO, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX VA & WA.  Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us!  You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.  Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.  Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing mentoring and leadership to Divisional Directors of Dining Services and the assigned community Dining Services Director. Ensures communities obtain optimal performance and compliance with State regulations and company policies by educating Community and Divisional employees in the specifics of state regulations, company policies, and company/community performance expectations; by auditing for compliance, and by providing consultative/support services to assist communities achieve their goals and expectations.

Provides community with hands on training in all areas of Dining Services.

Assists community-level Dining Service Directors with understanding the procedure for ordering and pricing, completing reports, meeting food costs, scheduling staff, improving cooking and baking skills including presentation, improving work efficiency, fine tuning dining service, accurately preparing and serving regular and therapeutic diets, and working effectively with vendors.

Works closely with Purchasing Department on reviewing national vendor contracts related to dining services.

Assists Executive Directors with interviewing and recruiting for Dining Services Directors.

Ensures residents and their families’ satisfaction with meals served and the overall dining experience.

 

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree required. A minimum of seven to ten years management experience in multi-facility food service operations and/or experience as corporate chef with extensive experience in both front (dining room) and back (overall kitchen) operations.

 

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsNone

 

Management/Decision MakingUses independent judgment to establish procedures and overall strategic direction that may affect a community, multiple communities, industry sectors and/or functional disciplines. Solves the most complex problems that require understanding and evaluation of impacts on the organization.

 

Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a professional discipline and maintains extensive theoretical business and industry knowledge. Provides overall leadership and direction to the business at the regional or divisional level.

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Ability to lift:  up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Requires Travel:  Frequently

 

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.