Director, Fine Dining | Monday - Friday from 7AM - 5PM

Do you crave a workplace that's full of life, laughter, and purpose? Do you have a heart of gold and a knack for making people smile? If you said YES, then Wesley Woods Senior Living might be your perfect match! We're searching for a superstar Fine Dining Director to join our amazing team. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to brighten the lives of our incredible residents. Read more to learn the details about this amazing position!

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the community administrator, the Fine Dining Director leads the operation of an effective, efficient and compliant Food Services Program for the residents at a retirement community. This includes the planning and delivering of nutritious and appetizing dining services, purchasing food, supplies and inventory, leading the food service staff in their services and leading the planning of special food functions, receptions and catering services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning Plans, in conjunction with Administrator or Executive Director, for the food services at the community. Will coordinate and plan all menus, special functions, receptions, catering services and special food services. Maintains a current understanding of the work of Wesley Woods and the overall strategic plan, mission, vision and values of Wesley Woods. Evaluates the operational and ongoing food services of the community and residents; develops and implements the appropriate plans to meet identified needs.
• Oversees Oversees the preparation and serving of meals according to menu and recipes; overseeing food selection/procurement, collecting supplies and ingredients, preparing food items with proper cooking equipment and temperatures, overseeing proper food handling, service and storage, coordinating food presentation, garnishment and temperature tests, and style and appearance of food presentation. Oversees the cleaning of the Dining Room and all work areas and equipment according to standards.
• Manages Oversees the management of the food services staff in accordance with WWSL Human Resources policies, providing the leadership in interviewing, hiring, disciplining, training and evaluating staff performance in collaboration with Human Resources leadership. Ensures timely completion of appropriate records and documentation for human resources and payroll records.
• Schedules Schedules staff to cover all meals and events for all residents in the community; ensures staff attendance at required training sessions and provides in service training for all food service personnel in proper culinary techniques, garnishment, presentation, service, food handling, safety and sanitation standards and procedures.
• Develops Develops and oversees the food services operating and capital budgets, obtaining approval from WWSL administration, appropriate boards and governmental agencies.
• Implements Implements and monitors corporate policies and procedures relating to safety, risk management, finance, human resources, and fund raising. Assists in the development of company-wide policies and procedures, updating as needed.
• Relationships Maintains relationships and collaborates with community staff and other leaders of the organization on food service and event services for the facility. Develops and ensures a positive rapport with all staff to ensure timely and safe resolutions to all food service issues.
• Compliance Complies with all applicable state, federal and local safety and sanitation standards. Maintains safe and sanitary working conditions in accordance with all codes and standards.
• Reports Maintains and provides appropriate documentation as required. Provides reports and/or related documents and materials to senior staff as needed. Maintains service/warranty records.
• Professional Development Pursues training and development opportunities, attending educational opportunities to keeps current in developments important to the success of the program. Maintain current knowledge of OSHA and state regulations about safety, equipment and sanitation procedures. Ensures staff attendance at required administrative educational offerings as appropriate; provide other opportunities for professional growth.
• Professional Standards Demonstrates consistent and exceptional professional work behavior, consistent with Wesley Woodss policies and procedures.
• Performs - Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts; Bachelors degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management preferred.
• Five years experience in Food Service, 2 years in a supervisory position.
• The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English. Experience in a retirement community preferred. Current CPR and/or First Aid will be required.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds; to bend, stoops and twists.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal kitchen conditions in a retirement residence.
• Working around high temperatures.
• Moderate to heavy lifting.
• May be required to wear uniforms.

The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of the personnel so classified.

Benefits

Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

Conditions of Employment

All offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned based upon completing and passing a background, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs (e.g.Flu, TB testing).

All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job-applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly that will not be tolerated. Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than; six (6) months; but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.

About Wesley Woods

Wesley Woods Senior Living is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing housing and services ministries to seniors in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in the Judeo Christian values believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.

Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.

EEO / AA Statement

Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.