Director of Dining Services

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Brookdale Eddy Pond West is seeking a Director of Dining Services

As the Director of Dining Services, you will direct food service operations within the community including all food preparation, dining room operations and dining delivery services.

Purchases all food and manages inventory ensuring effective cost controls and vendor service and quality.

Ensures the highest nutrition and food quality for the health and pleasure of the residents.

Complies with all federal, state and local regulations to ensure sanitary and safe operations.

Plans and executes entertaining dining events and themes in conjunction with Activities Director, Marketing Director and other administrative staff to optimize the life and pleasure of the residents.

May also cater events as requested by residents or staff.

Qualifications & Skills
We'd love to talk if you have the following:


* College degree in food service or hospitality management or related field preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education required.


* A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in the food service industry including at least three of those years in a responsible supervisory role of others preparing food and servicing customers.


* Experience to include management of food inventories and budgets; preparing & cooking meals.


* You have a full understanding of managing financials, ability to control labor costs, designing menus & a strong customer service focus.


* ServSafe Certification is a plus!

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.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility


* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance


* 401(k)


* Associate assistance program


* Employee discounts


* Referral program


* Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)


* Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility


* Paid Time Off


* Paid holidays


* Company provided life insurance


* Adoption benefit


* Disability (short and long term)


* Flexible Spending Accounts


* Health Savings Account


* Optional life and dependent life insurance


* Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan


* Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience.

Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales refe...