Dining Services Director

<strong>At Touchmark, the ladies and gentlemen who serve in our communities don't just come to a job, they come to be part of something bigger - a mission focused on enriching people's lives. In the process of doing that, they grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills.</strong>

Vancouver, WA

Touchmark

<p>Touchmark has been serving the needs of adults 55-plus and their families for more than 35 years. Established November 10, 1980, the privately held company was founded by Werner G. Nistler, Jr., who continues to serve as Chairman. We aspire to be the premier provider of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.touchmark.com/services">fulfilling lifestyle options</a>&nbsp;for adults over 55 while supporting employees&rsquo; personal and professional growth, offering investors a solid return, and enhancing the communities in which we live.</p> https://www.touchmark.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: At Touchmark, the ladies and gentlemen who serve in our communities don't just come to a job, they come to be part of something bigger - a mission focused on enriching people's lives. In the process of doing that, they grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills. <br /><br />In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 team members said they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day. If you are looking for a place where you can build relationships, explore underused talents, and make a difference every day, apply now or come see us about joining our team.<br /><br />Touchmark at Fairway Village is Southwest Washington's premiere retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through exceptional service and quality housing. We are currently seeking the right candidate to join our team as a Dining Services Director.<br /><br />If you are looking for an opportunity to use your dining service experience to positively impact people&rsquo;s lives, while enjoying a corporate benefits package and a position that allows you to be home every evening at a decent hour, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities: As the Dining Services Director, you will oversee all operations for our dining program and play a large part in ensuring that residents and guests have a spectacular dining experience every time they enter our dining room. You will be responsible for the front of house and back of house, overseeing a Front of House Manager and Executive Chef, as well as lead staff in both areas to assist you. You will have oversight of employee training and development, department budget and financials, inventory selection and management, and decisions that will affect the quality of our dining program. Our dining program serves all areas of our community, as well as the production of catering events.
Requirements: <strong>Requirements:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>A true passion for customer service and hospitality</li> <li>High level of knowledge of front and back of house operations</li> <li>A high school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred</li> <li>At least three years&rsquo; experience in a management role in a high-volume dining environment, with experience managing a department budget. Food and beverage management experience preferred</li> </ul> <strong>Benefits:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That&rsquo;s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:</li> <li>Paid time off (including holidays)</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents</li> <li>Education assistance</li> <li>Bonus and retirement plans</li> <li>Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts</li> <li>Supplemental insurance options</li> </ul>