Location:

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as Dining Services Manager. Oversee meal preparation and service for the Kitchen, Restaurant, Café, and Catering. Supervise and manage Dining Managers, Trainers, Restaurant Staff, Utility Staff, and Chef & Culinary Staff, handling training, evaluation, and development.

Compensation: $75,000 - $82,000 per year, based upon experience

What we offer   

A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and valuesMedical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine optionsPTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% matchOnsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted pricesEducation assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new onesGrowth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact    

Directly manages the overall dining program including meal service/Front of House and culinary/Back of House program (menu development, preparation, service, delivery and financial) and supports the hospitality program.Responsible for the overall supervision and efficiency of dining managers, culinary, utility staff and service staff (including training, evaluating and disciplining).  Supports supervision, direction and efficiency of meal service and hospitality with all Dining Staff.Manages the financial operation of the Dining program.Assures the dining program (meal service and nutrition clinical care) is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and is provided with a hospitality focus.Provides dining service training for functions performed by Dining and Catering Staff and all staff supporting dining programs.

What you will need   

Minimum of 5 years food service management experience required, including production, service and sanitation.  Flexible with schedule; will be required to work weekends and holidaysServe Safe Certified obtained within 6 months of employment. Additional certifications are required by federal, state, and/or local regulations

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Missouri, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Tallgrass Creek helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.