Director of Dining Services

Vi Living•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi. A desirable opportunity exists for a highly accomplished professional to direct all aspects of dining services in all food and beverage operations including Vi's care venues. The selected candidate is part of the community's management team and will have significant responsibility for ensuring a high quality welcoming experience for Residents and guests. Vi at Palo Alto is located at 620 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto CA 94304

Requirements

10 years of progressive experience in quality Food & Beverages operations management in a high quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living company including oversight of multiple Food & Beverages venues
Demonstrated knowledge with budgets, reporting, training and staff management skills is required
Current state health and sanitation certification is required
Possess or be willing to obtain CDM and Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE), as required
Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required or must be willing and able to become CPR and First Aid certified
Ability to supervise, hire, train and motivate staff
A strong systems orientation with Microsoft office skills and experience with a POS system
Effective communication, financial acumen, social skills and standards appropriate for the operation of formal dining operations

Nice To Haves

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) designation is a plus
Bachelor's Degree in related field (Hotel/Restaurant Management or Business) is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

direct all aspects of dining services in all food and beverage operations including Vi's care venues
ensuring a high quality welcoming experience for Residents and guests