Certified Dietary Manager

Certified Dietary Manager

Summary

The Certified Dietary Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. This role requires adherence to facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and Restaura policies to consistently provide quality dining services.

This role reports to the Chief Culinary Officer.

Who are we?

Restaura is an all-new hospitality Company that focuses on elevating senior living dining through unparalleled hospitality, unapologetically delicious culinary experiences and intuitive, AI-powered technology solutions. We are creating something unseen in our industry, including a culture that provides all Restaura associates, from kitchen staff and servers to corporate team members, with a combined ownership stake of over 30% in the company. At Restaura, everyone is an Owner, where every team member feels valued, is empowered to exceed expectations, and has a personal stake in the company’s success.

Restaura was founded by industry leaders and entrepreneurs who want to completely upend the way senior diving is curated and delivered by bringing elevated quality, concierge-inspired personalization, and culinary variety together with data science for the first time. We are on a Pursuit to change senior living, not just today but as the needs and desire of seniors continue to evolve. Joining Restaura is to be a part of something dynamic, cutting edge, inspiring and impactful with limitless possibility.

Who are you?

• You are doing something big, but want to be a part of something bigger

• You have experience leading high-performing teams and are passionate about delivering outstanding operational performance

• You are multi-dimensional with an entrepreneurial spirit

• Innovation is part of your DNA; you thrive on the cutting edge and are well-versed in today’s culinary trends

• You have extensive experience using, managing, and implementing food management systems, and have developed new, innovative programs for consumers

• You operate with a strong value system, unquestioned integrity

• You know how to listen with all your senses, and ideate creative solutions

• You can influence results and inspire others through communication

• You have a passion for whole foods ingredients and supporting community based food systems

• You live to craft visually appealing, flavor-forward, and nutritionally balanced dishes

• You have a history of strong client/customer satisfaction and client retention

• You have a high level of professionalism that shows in everything you do

• You want to have fun with your colleagues and enjoy your work

Why join us?

We can offer you something almost no one else can—the chance to own an organization that will profoundly impact the lives of our customers and empower employees to participate in our shared success. We are building something unique, and you can be a part of it!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.

• Maintain accurate records of income, expenditures, food supplies, personnel, and equipment while using Restaura computer software.

• Conduct staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions; perform roles of dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher as needed.

• Communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to Restaura staff effectively.

• Use protective gear, ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions, and report equipment needs or malfunctions promptly.

• Follow infection control, universal precautions, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.

• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of tasks.

• Represent Restaura positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.

Qualifications:

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification, or Dietetic Services Supervisor (DSS) certification, or 4 year degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.

Two years of experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision preferred.

Must be ServSafe certified.

Must obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and Restaura leadership to perform daily tasks.

Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods.

Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.

Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.

Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting.

May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

FLSA: This is a salaried exempt role.