Director of Dining Services - EverTrue (Three Oaks) - Meramec Bluffs
On-siteBallwin, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the Dining Services department by planning, developing, and directing operations for Fine dining, Bistro, Resident, and Household dining venues to ensure high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals. Lead staff through recruitment, performance management, and training while maintaining a rigorous quality assurance program that enforces EverTrue standards for food safety, sanitation, and menu compliance. Manage purchasing of supplies and equipment, operate within the departmental budget, and collaborate with the Executive Director and other departments on operational reports. Conduct regular inspections of storage areas and utility closets to control equipment and supplies, developing corrective plans for survey deficiencies. Maintain written department policies and procedures while ensuring all staff adhere to regulations and safe food handling practices.
Required Qualifications
- 5 or more years' experience with a formal education in food service, hospitality or culinary management in the senior living arena, restaurant, or the hospitality industry
- Strong communication and customer service skills and a desire to create a high degree of customer satisfaction
- Current ServSafe certification
- Ability to make independent decisions and lead the Dining Services department in achieving its goals and objectives
- Must be knowledgeable of laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures
- Must have hepatitis A vaccine (St. Louis city and county only) or ability to complete before hire
Desired Qualifications
- Strong understanding of culinary cuisine and food trends preferred
- A degree in food service or hospitably management with a CDM, CFPP certification in food preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, POS systems and Recipe and Menu management systems a plus
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