We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a operational-culinary-driven experience. This is a hands-on OPS role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production, with retail & fine dining menu knowledge. This is a highly visible position and will interface with the residents and clients on a daily basis. The right candidate will have excellent customer service skills and be a champion for their employees and staff. Typical schedule is M-F 9:30-6:00 pm with the ability to rotate weekends and holidays.

The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of day-to-day dining operations for the Independent Living residents;
• ensure that the highest possible standards of food handling and preparation are achieved;
• interface closely and daily with residents;
• provides stellar customer service;
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline staff.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• food production experience in either a senior living or healthcare setting;
• a certified dietary manager (CDM) certificate or the willingness to obtain within 1st year of employment;
• hands on skills with inventory management and ordering;
• strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop employees;
• working knowledge of HACCP protocols for regulatory compliance;
• the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service.

Learn more at Bridgewater Retirement Community

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits that start on your 1st day! Benefits include: generous paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401k and access to ongoing training and developmental programs, tuitions reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Employees who work at Bridgewater Retirement Community are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and provide proof of vaccination.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.